36 but felt like 63...

[SandyToes143 64]

I am 36 years old and a full-time single mother to a 4 year old and a 2 year old, (both girls). When I realized it was time to make a serious change is when I went to the doctor after my youngest turned one and I weighed more than I had when I checked in to the hospital to deliver her! I was so hopeless and embarrassed. I just felt like I was at my absolute rock-bottom. I am only 5' 0", so weighing over 220 at my heaviest just made everything so hard. I thought to myself, I am too young to feel this old. All I wanted to do was eat and sit on the couch watching t.v. I have two little girls looking at me for their example of what a woman is. I had recently left an abusive marriage because I wanted to set a good example, so it made sense for me to decide to get my health in-check and show them what a strong, independent, healthy woman is. It has been hard. I had to wean my youngest before I was quite ready and it wasn't easy trying to recover with two little ones, all alone. Some day though, they're going to see everything I did for them. 9 months ago I couldn't imagine running 200 feet. Today I pushed a double stroller and ran my first 5k! I ran the whole thing. I'm down to 184 after VSG April 12th at Kaiser. I got this. 😉

Edited May 15, 2017 by SandyToes143
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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Good for you keep going! You are their example of womanhood so be the best woman you can be!

[iamteri 20]

Fantastic! Keep up the great work and positive attitude.

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[Dametris 110]

Way to go!!

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[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing!

[ladyslim2015 74]

That's fantasic

[Patterba 6]

That's fantasic

Awesome

[shan0520 241]

You are an inspiration!!!

[SandyToes143 64]

2 hours ago, shan0520 said:

You are an inspiration!!!

Thank you!!! 😊