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Tammy
48, Female
Farmington Hills, MI
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- Welcome to my blog! My name is Tammy. I live in Michigan. I’m a 48 year old, mother of 3 daughter’s (ages 21, 19 & 14). My hubby and I will have been married for 25 years in October of 2008. We were “high school sweethearts” and even went to prom together. I do not have a job outside of my home. I am a part time travel agent working from my home and do a lot of volunteer work for both my church and my daughter’s high school. I have a ton of hobbies and really never lack for something to do! I just need to learn how to function without sleep!
My oldest daughter is in her 4th year of college. (In a 5 year program) My second daughter is in her 2nd year of college and the youngest is a freshman in high school. I’ve always been a stay at home mom. So, that seems to be where my identity stemmed from. Somebody’s Mom. Which I thoroughly love being! Now that 2 of them are off to college, I’ve actually found myself struggling with what I want to do with my life. The past 2 years have been an emotional struggle for me as I try to re-invent myself. Who am I and what am I going to do with myself. Add to that the pre-mental-pausal crap going on and I feel a mess.
So, I think losing weight and gaining a healthy outlook is the place to begin my re-invention. There is no denying how GOOD I feel when the pounds are disappearing and I get moving! So, I will begin my transformation here. I have never been, nor do I expect to be thin. I’m past that. I just want to be healthy, fit and comfortable with ME! I’m 48 and that’s not as old as I feel! Only how I look! So many things are not within our hands to change, but, we CAN control how we look. So, I begin now!
I’ve been a WW member too many times to count. I probably joined the first time in 2000 when I turned 40. I could start my own meetings with all the materials I have. I’ve probably lost and found hundreds of pounds over the years. LOL I wish I had taken some consideration of myself when I was in my late 20’s when I started to gain weight. You know how it goes, a few pounds every year and suddenly you wake up in your 40’s and your getting old and fat too! On the positive side, I’ve maintained my weight for over 3 years now. Over weight, but, I haven’t gained!
I KNOW all the tricks I need to lose weight…I just really hate dieting so much. I do not like to feel restricted and in fact do the exact opposite when I feel cornered. So, what makes me think I can do it this time? I honestly don’t know. I have hopes that this blog will help me to step back and take a look at myself. It’s also nice to join in on other member’s blogs and know that even when I am at home…I’m not alone.
I joined WW February 6, 2008 and weighed in at 215.8. (WW chart says 132 - 164 is the ideal weight range for my age and height)I think I’ll shoot for 160. But, as I like to think in terms of smaller numbers and shorter time, my first goal will be onderland. 199 lbs.
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Thinking about Roni's post.....
Roni's post on "Ravenous Roni" makes me think...when I travel, vacation, or just go on an outing with firends for the day, I eat like crazy. All those yummy, not good for you foods you mentioned.
Why? For me it stems from the idea of "celebration." I suppose I feel like I am not doing what I normally do and therefore it's a celebration! I know that is the wrong way to look at the menu....but, how to change that? It feels good to eat those chili cheese fries and nachos....like being free and not… Continue
Posted on November 10, 2008 at 7:14pm — 1 Comment
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Thanks for the ideas, every little idea helps! My mom got me the hungry girl book and I too like it. Although I find myself just searching online most days looking for a new and random thing to make. Thanks again for the idea!!!
Thank you for the info, i do have a pair of water shoes and will take them with me:) Having my morning coffee and then will get my DD who is special needs up to get ready for the Beckett Center. Then is my turn to head for UMM and pool. From there i go and get weighed in, will let you know how things go:)
I'm so excited about starting the water aerobics tomorrow, sounds like i will like it. I know my Doc suggested it for my bones...lol...easier for me. You are so right, WW definitely works and i know it is doable for us:)
I just finished my "subscription" to WW. To renew or not? I think I am ready to continue on my own. As I said in my profile/bio, I've done this SO MANY times before. I really know the plan....it's a simple plan, but not necessarily easy! It has come to this... with 2 kids in college and 1 still in high school, and while the hubby has a good job, there has not been a pay raise since 2001 and yet everything else has gone up. So, it has come to a choice between an exercise club or WW. I chose exercise. It cost less per month and I go 4 to 5 times a week. So priced out per "meeting" $10 for WW or $2.12 -$1.70 for the gym? Also, I have a very good "sounding board" at the gym as well. So, that's the scoop on me today!