INTRODUCTION
52 years ago I was born of a young mother and a demanding father. I remember always trying to please. My family wasn't big on fitness, they were big on eating. My mother is Italian; my father Hungarian. There were always huge, fattening meals being served, if not at my house, then at one of the grandparents' homes. I was a 9 pound baby, a chubby little girl, in misses sizes as a teen, and a plus size adult. I've been on just about every diet and dietary supplement; I've been hypnotized, and I had my stomach stapled in 1983. As an adult, I have never been smaller than a size 18 (210 pounds). Right now I am a size 20. My heaviest was a size 28 (310 pounds)
I am a college graduate, have always worked full-time, raised 2 children into successful adulthood, buried a husband at age 45, and married again last year.
My health took a turn for the worst after the death of my first husband. I had hernia surgery 3 times; was on medication for high blood pressure, depression, and neuropathy of unknown origin in my legs; and was in constant pain.
I quit smoking at age 47 and thought that was the hardest thing I had ever done. When I turned 50, I started chiropractic care. I didn't believe in it at the time, but figured I had nothing to lose. Through chiropractic care and the loving support and help of my daughter, I started a diet and exercise program that has positively impacted my life. I only lost 50 pounds, and I will always struggle with my weight, but I have flexibility and awareness, and best of all, I am off all of my medications. This is a lifestyle change. It's not about the pounds. I know alot of thin people who are not healthy. It's about the blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol. It's about being pain free! It's about being able to move and breathe!
I am new to blogging, but to whoever reads this, I hope to give inspiration, hope, and the ability to love yourself. To look in the mirror and smile at yourself. To create a sense of style and find out who you are. To feel confident and proud of your life and accomplishments.
I am also new to blogging and hope this is done right. I have been reading your postings with keen interest due to our friendship and similarities with health issues.
ReplyDeleteI finally started a weight loss program based on the Weight Watchers Point System. It's been THREE whole days, sigh, so I don't have much to tell you except there was some water weight loss.
I am reading your blog for inspiration and AM finding it.
Thank you,
Blossom