I hiked a mountain today (sort of)

Greetings to all of you on here. I took a little break from this site, but now I'm back. I did something where I amazed myself today. As some of you who know me may know, I don't have a car these days. I was in a bad car accident 2 years ago where I lost my car, but at least I wasn't hurt. So I have to walk everywhere. Today I needed to get a bunch of things from CVS. I could have had them delivered, but I needed to get out and get some exercise. This CVS is quite a hike from where I live, I have to walk over a freeway overpass and carefully cross through some busy streets. I bought so much stuff there I had 3 huge bags to carry back. It was very heavy to carry, but I did it!!!! I just had positive thoughts in my head, and I took breaks when I needed to, when I was really huffing and puffing. And with the bags, I would pretend I was lifting weights. I pretended I was mountain climbing. I was like the little engine that could, saying I think I can, I think I can.🙂 I mean, that was an athletic workout for me. And I happen to be 50 years old, I paced myself, I don't want to get a heart attack. I'm overweight and I'm a woman. I've decided I really want to shed some of this weight- not because I want guys to find me attractive, but just so I feel better about myself. Back when I was 35 I lost 50 pounds through Weight Watchers and got down to weighing 145- that wasn't easy folks. Because I take a couple of psychiatric meds that can cause you to slowly gain weight- like Seroquel- well now I've ballooned up to 220 and I am done looking like this!!!! I also got involved with this handsome player- type guy when I had turned 40, God I can't believe I fell for that!!!! I'm old enough to know better and I fell for it. At least I made sure he wore a condom so I didn't get pregnant. So I think subconsciously I was putting on weight so men wouldn't find me attractive. Anyways, I'm done with being so heavy, I'm going on a weight loss kick, even though the holidays are here, I'm really watching what I eat and going for long walks at least 5 days a week. I want to be at least 160 if I can't get down to 145 again. And I climbed that mountain folks!!!! Thanks for listening, and by the way, does anyone have some good weight loss tips for me????

[Catsamaze ADAA Volunteer]

In our community we all have mountains that we have to climb every single day. And many of them feel like Everest. Take pride in each one that you climb. I’m not saying the weight isn’t important to you, but don’t lose sight of the bigger picture....how amazing you...and all of us....are for continuing to climb those mountains against all odds.

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Thank you. I would say that too. When life gives you lemons you have to make lemonade. And I am tougher than some people think. I mean, I've been through a lot, but I'm still standing. And I'm trying to find some work and I'm saving up for another car.

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Thank you, it's good to hear from you!!!🙂 How have you been and how are your dogs doing???