Introducing Myself

[frantep16]

Hi Everyone,

I am new here, although I've been lurking for a few months. I'm 37, F, 5'4", and need to lose a LOT of weight. I currently weigh around 220. I'd like to weigh around 120, but I'd probably look good at 130 or 140, too. I recently joined Weight Watchers, so I'll see if that helps. I know I can lose weight doing Atkins, but I like the variety I get on Weight Watchers, so I'll stick it out for now.

I only have PS 1, so I have Konamix. I LOVE doing DDR, but I have a lot of trouble finding time to do it. I work full-time, I have a 2-year-old daughter, and a husband who hogs the tv!!

I'd love to be able to do it before work, but that would mean waking up at 5:30 a.m., which is just way too early!! But, I hope to get in a better routine soon.

Thanks for reading!

[Laura Moncur]

You have to make time for yourself. That is what losing weight is all about is putting yourself first. If you don't put yourself first, you are worthless to your husband and daughter. It's worth it to go to bed early so that you can get your exercise taken care of.

You are worth it.

[frantep16]

Thanks, Laura. I know, I know!! I'm going to have to figure something out and then get in a good habit. And soon!

[Jsn]

Don't let yourself use your husband always being on the TV as an excuse not to work out. If he won't get off the thing for an hour to let you better your health something is wrong there.

And honestly, don't set a goal of 120. At your age your metabolism just isn't up to the task unless you become one of those obessive women who ONLY work out, and you just don't have the time for that with having a kid and such.

Set a HEALTHY goal, not an idealistic one... It's terrible when someone sets themself up for something that's too far out of reach and then quits in frustration even though they've made progress.

[nonskanse]

My mom is in mid-40s, is 5'4" and weighs 130 no problem with a mostly sedentary lifestyle (im trying to get her to just eat more and exercise to maintain the same weight for her cardiovascular and bone health ... but still she eats enough and doesn't do much of anything activity wise). So slow metabolism and all, its probably much easier with exercise to be 120.

120 at 5'4" is definitely admirable, and probably possible. Go for it!
You may want to try walking outside if the weather is nice. If your husband is so greedy with the tv, a new tv isn't that expensive, and a used one even less.

There was an article in the news a while back about how weight watchers is the best program out there for losing and keeping it off, so good luck!

[Jsn]

Well, there is a difference between being someone that has always been pretty light, even with little work, and losing 100 pounds to be there. I know as someone that once reached 300 pounds that I'll never be 150... Not that I really should anyway, as I couldn't fit a medium even if I were thin as my shoulders are too wide.

It's really just that if you set yourself onto being some ideal weight it makes the whole mental part of losing weight, which is just HUGE, that much harder.

[frantep16]

About my goal: I'm just saying I would like to be 120 and would probably be healthy at 120. But since I now weigh 220 (actually 218 this morning ), even 180 will feel so wonderful. I would definitely adjust my goal and expectations as I got closer. But it's nice to dream...

About the TV: Of course dh would get off if I asked him, he's never said no. I suppose I am just using that as an excuse. We do have another TV, I'm just trying to figure out the logistics. It's a little more complicated than needing an extra TV, but I'll work it out. Reading and writing on here does make me much more motivated to get started, though, so thank you!!!


Fran

[urbanjunglekitten]

I'm 5'2" and 196 so i know how you feel . . . my goal is an ultimate 130, but even to be below 190 would be nice. I agree, also, with the reading and writing on here . . . just thinking about DDR makes me motivated to go do it, and hearing everyone else's story reinforces that i'm not the first person to feel the way i do, nor will i be the last. Good luck to you, and if you need support, you know where to find me!

UJKitten

[frantep16]

Thanks for the support, Kitten!

I'm also trying to get pregnant again, and I know that my weight and bad eating habits have a factor in making that more difficult. I don't want to let myself or my family down. So I am motivated.

Plus, my 20-year high school reunion is coming up! (Even though I feel like it was just yesterday that I graduated.)

Well, I have to get over this cold and the fact that I've lost 3 hours of sleep for the past 2 nights because of my 2-year-old. Then I'll get back into it. This is the only fun thing I've found I like other than water aerobics, but this is much more convenient!

Fran