Let me just give you my background on this subject. All through high school and college I was an athlete. I held steady around 145. I joined the military thinking that I would get even more cut. I put on 20 lbs at my first unit but no big deal because some of it was definitely muscle. Then I broke my femur in a dirt bike accident. That's what changed me. I had always attacked life and sports with no holds bar, now I was hesitant and unsure in my ability. I gained more weigh, got really upset and had a hard time with my personal life. I became a yo-yo when it came to weight. I always made my weigh-ins for work but not the way I want to.
Over the last year, I have tried to change my way of thinking. I tried making good choices, joined a boot camp, and starting running without pain (3 knee surgeries from femur). I have not had as much success as I would have liked but I feel better in all areas; mentally, physically, and emotionally.
So last month I got new running shoes and started running more though I have been doing boot camp for a while. I am going to meet my goal! Because I did not do well over the holidays, I hate even typing it but I started March at 192. Yesterday I weighed in at 185.4. Just over 6 lbs. Its not great but it's a start and I'm trying to do it the right way instead of doing it unhealthy like in the past. My biggest problem is portion control so that is what I'm focusing on.
I read this thread all the time and just want to say thank you. Everyone here gives me the knowledge and hope that I can do it. And maybe someone else can start getting healthier too!
Shannon
