Re: D&F Board: Who are YOU?

Hi! Im Lisa and Im 46...there LisaW I beat ya!



I always struggled with my weight and in 1996, I went on a crash diet, eating almost nothing yet exercising like crazy. I meet my husband in 1997 and I was fairly skinny. Of course we were in love so that meant last night snacks, lots of eating out and just bad eating habits. Well my weight ballooned up, we got married and I had lost about 40 lbs before that. Well, after the honeymoon, it was back to eating.

In 2004, my weight had soared up to almost 400lbs...I couldnt believe it. I developed some health problems and had to go to the doctor, which was a very bad experience. After my health was back in some sort of order I told myself that I have to do something about my weight or else I would be dead at a very young age.
I went for a consultation for gastric bypass surgery. I went for all the pre-tests and then more tests and finally in Feb of 2005 I had the surgery.

I was the hardest and the easiest thing I ever did. the recovery and relearning what to eat was hard but the weight sort of fell off of me. I lost almost 200lbs since my highest weight, but its still not enough. I have kept most of it off since 2005 but I want to lose another 50 lbs...which of course these are the hardest!

My husband and I joined a gym almost 2 months ago and Im working with a trainer and we go at least 4 times a week. Im starting to feel strong again!

Im actually enjoying working out and I feel myself tightening up.

I read this board a lot but dont really post n it. I think I will try and be more regular on here.