Here's my background:
-I'm almost 42 years old.
- mother of two teenagers.
-Married for 19 years in October.
-Two dogs, one is a recent adopted rescue dog. We foster dogs for a rescue.
- i from home. Caring for 6-8 little ones. Ages 6 months - 4 years old.
-I've never been skinny. Or super fit. But always active. I've always had a few extra lbs. but recently it was more like 60 extra.
-raised in Colorado with the great outdoors for my backyard
-I have fibromyalgia (diagnosed 15 years ago)
-I am medicated for anxiety/depression since I was 18
About 9 months ago the daughter begged and begged for us to join a gym because her boyfriend wanted her to. We finally caved and did it. Of course they broke up shortly after that.
Great. Now we're paying $130 a month for nothing. And that sorta pissed me off. Figured I may as well go right?!? That was November 1, 2014.
I started visiting the gym. Doing basic cardio and some of the weight machines. Nothing serious. Made it through November and December (holidays, birthdays, vacation) without gaining any weight!!
Hmm. So In January I started to pick up the pace. Attended a few classes (kickboxing!!) and did harder cardio, heavier weights. After a couple months the lbs started to really drop. And more noticeable was my clothes. They were all too big! So I started at 239 lbs in November. And by April I was down to 218.
Mostly just exercise and movement. Kickboxing was burning around 1000 calories an hour for me!! So it was a big factor in the weight loss.
Started adding in yoga and a centergy class at the gym. They definitely aides in my mobility. And muscle toning.
Pretty much around March/April I felt that I was making a lifestyle change. Not just weight loss. But fitness and health. Also my attitude and emotional side was shifting.
Saving the rest for another post....
Erica
Starting weight 11/1 =239
Current weight 9/8 =201.2
Below is pic from October 2014
I am so happy you decided to do this!! You will undoubtedly inspire so many others on their journey. And, you'll plant seeds in the hearts of those who have not yet decided to make a change. I'm so happy!! I didn't see where I could subscribe- I don't want to miss any posts!!
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