*updated*I am a 32 yr old mother of 2 girls ages 15 & 12. I was a welder & my job took a lot of physical activity. I was going to the gym after work for a few hours 2X a week. Eating healthier & soda! I had dropped 40LBS in 3 months. However in 2011 I suffered an injury to my ankle. I tore several ligaments & a tendon. This had brought all my hard work to a grinding halt as I was focused on recovery. Over the last 2 years I have gained all of the weight I lost back PLUS some. I now have permanent limitations due to my ankle & have been placed as a secretary at work. Although I am very thankful to have a good job & boss that I like I do miss my welding career. I am also experiencing a lot of health problems associated with or aggravated by my weight. Aside from my ankle all of my joints are hurting. I have knee, elbow, shoulder, back & hip problems. I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia in October 2013. That has been a new experience and it takes a lot of energy out of me that I never thought it would. I am asthmatic & reactive hypoglycemic. Currently I am at my heaviest weight. My goals are still the same & I want to remember where I was so I am leaving that part of my old bio below. I will NOT be detoured & I will NOT give up. It just might take me longer to get where I wanted to be.
*I had a hysterectomy April 29, 2010 & I am feeling much better physically then I have in years. SO now I am ready to get MOVING!!! My goal is to get back down to 175 which I know sounds like a lot to some people but it was when I was most comfortable in my body. At that weight I was a size 13 in junior’s jeans & I had just enough cushion so I could lie on the floor without my ribs getting sore! I have rather large bones & very muscular so if I reach a size 13 I will be happy even if I weigh more than my goal. Most of my weight is unfortunately in my gut....or my doughnut belly as I call it! So I need to find a way to work that off without injuring my back further.*