Post by zachandelli on Jan 15, 2012 9:02:12 GMT -5
I recently turned 40 years old and I have been on every diet known to man off and on for decades and have never even come close to success. Most recently I was diagnosed with high blood pressure directly attributable to my weight gain. I need to lose about 75 pounds (25 of which I have gained over the past year). Although I know it is not an excuse, I am a third year PhD student and every year I have gained because I have not taken the time to take care of myself. I have lived most of my adult life overweight....I don't want to live the rest of my life carrying around this weight. I want to feel good physically and emotionally about myself and I want to finally be a good example for my children. I know that I cannot do this alone because I have tried. Unfortunately (and fortunately), my husband and children are ideal body weight and I don't have a support system in place at home to be accountable. Therefore, I truly, truly need an accountability partner to continue on this journey.