When life settles down a bit

[NinnyB]

Hi, my name is Linda, and I'm a 46 year old, 75 lb. overweight gal from Vermont. I am currently in the process of planning a wedding (10 more days, whoohoo) AND just started my own business AND we're moving into our own apartment in 18 days (been staying with my fiance's mom so we could save for the wedding). I haven't actually had a home of my own for a year now, and thus haven't had my own kitchen, living room, dining room or even bathroom since then. I'm looking forward to having all these again. It is at that point that my Nerd Fitness journey will begin.

 

Well, actually it began last month when I joined the academy. I have been reading every article I can get my hands on about it, and have implemented quite a bit of it into my life. But there's so much I haven't been able to do. One is exercise (at least at home, and I can't afford to go to the gym). I had been doing a lot of walking until the heat hit, and then my legs swelled up like sponges, and my doc said I needed to stay off my feet, keep my legs elevated and drink lots of liquid. This happened last summer too, and by September it had stopped and I had a fairly uneventful winter and spring as far as swelling went. Just one of many reasons I hate summer. I'm much more active in the fall and winter. 

 

Another thing is decide what will be served for meals. I get to decide 2 times a week, when I do the cooking. My future mother-in-law loves me so much, she is always making amazing meals and treats to show me, even though she tries really hard to feed me stuff that's healthy, it's so good I end up eating way too much and can't stop myself.

 

So starting September 12, I will have my own home. I can exercise in my living room, and keep my fridge stocked with the foods that I want to eat and serve. My fiance likes the same foods I do, so that will help. I'm looking forward to so many things about my new place. I'm keeping a "countdown book", which I write in every day something else I am looking forward to about having my own home. 

 

I feel like the business has gotten off the ground, the wedding will be nothing but a memory, and I'll be living in my own home, and then maybe I can re-acquaint myself with the meaning of "normal", and get serious about my health, fitness and lose some weight and just be healthier overall. 

 

So that's me. You probably won't see a lot of me in here for the next month, but just know, I'm watching you (and not in a creepy kind of way).

 

[Kilyra]

I love seeing this amount of excitement! It sounds like you're really thinking things out so you can jump right on in as soon as your in your own space.

 

Welcome to Nerd Fitness, I look forward to seeing you around when you get to be more active on the board! (And also, congratulations with all the wonderful changes in your life!) 

[Hyrulian Yogi]

Congratulations about all the positive changes coming your way! I can't wait to hear more from you once you are settled and married (eek! I'm a romantic, haha) and you come back here on the forums. I wish you the best and have absolute faith that once you'll set your health goals, you will crush them!

 

All the best!