I'm 32 5'4" and weigh.... well far too much. I need to lose 4/5 stone and am finding that daunting. I've lost 10lb so far this year, though that was mostly through flu - I have kept it off.
A friend recently told me he was worried about me about the health effects of my weight - I already have asthma and a buggered back ( going back to my slim / fit days) so I can see his point tbh.
I took my bust / waist / hip / thigh measurements last night, and they were shocking - though on the good side I did the hip:waist ratio thingy and that shows me as low risk - just!
So my plan is to aim for a slow and steady weightloss of 1 or 2 lb a week - I want it to stay off! I also want to try and get some fitness back but have a few stumbling blocks there:
1 - My deep core is shot (2 c-sections) so am limited in what I can do whilst working to improve that
2- My back is shot (caused by the core) so need to be careful, have jogged in the past but can't do that at the mo
3 - DH works all hours so not much time available where I can get out of the house to do something (anything on a regular timescale anyway)
I am looking into possibilities of going for a 30 min swim 1/2 times a week in my lunch hour - depending on costs and also hoping to ride my bike to work at least once a week (4 miles nearly) now the weather is getting warmer again
Anyone out there want to help keep me motivated? I have worked out that at 1lb a week - by my holiday I can be another 16lb down and by the end of the year another 37lb so 47lb in total, which is what ? over 3 stone, this time next year I could be nearly there if I can get this
My motivations (noting for myself)
I want to be a good role model for the DC - DD especially
I want to be healthy
I want to be around to see them grow up
I want to be able to enjoy an active life without my back / lungs affecting it
I want to be comfortable in my skin
I want to look good again!
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OohMrDarcy · 10/04/2013 20:33
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