March 30, 2011

I have gained weight. I have gained a lot of weight. I've struggled with my weight all my life..gaining and losing a lot. But, since I was about 38 years old I had maintained a decent size and weight. Until last year.

Last year I gained over 50 pounds. Stress was a big factor, but just plan eating to much because I love food was also a big factor.

I have followed a lot of diet plans in the past. Been successful on some. I usually don't have too much trouble getting motivated to get the weight off, but this time I don't. I have had very little desire to try and get this weight off. But, I really need to. It's really beginning to affect my health. I'm tired, my feet hurt, I'm not sleeping well. My clothes don't fit...have had to buy larger sizes. A size 20 is what I'm in. I'm sure if I had blood work done at the doctor right now it would not be pretty. I'm also sure my blood pressure is up. I already take medicine for that...and really don't want to increase it. I'm not due to see the doc for a medicine refill for 3 months. So, I'm hoping I can drop at least 20 pounds before then.

One program I have had good success with in the past is Weight Watchers. And, even though it will be tough to fit it in the budget, I am rejoined starting tomorrow. I've decided to kind of use this blog as a monitor for me on the program. After I go tomorrow, I will post my official WW weight here. (there scales always weight a lot more then my home scale, which is bad)

So, until tomorrow evening!