Librarian of Doom Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I'm a 29-year-old librarian and mother of two. When I was 18, I was diagnosed with hypthyroidism, after having put on something more like the Freshman 50 than the Freshman 15. For a long time I've been using the hypothyroidism and the weight I put on because of it as an excuse to be fat and sedentary. I've come a long way in accepting that my self-worth is not exclusively tied to my appearance, and that's a journey that I know needed to happen, but not at the expense of my health. At my highest non-pregnancy weight I was about 275. When pregnant with my oldest daughter I reached 290, but once she was born, I quickly lost all the pregnancy weight, plus about 20 pounds, leaving me around 255. While pregnant with daughter #2, I reached around 280, but post-pregnancy and with an adjustment to my thyroid dosage and improvements to my diet, I'm down to around 235. The weight loss is good, but I'm finding that a lot of the lack of fitness and flexibility I've been blaming on my weight is still there. I've accepted that I need to improve my life. I don't want to hit 40 and still be the same physically weak, unhealthy person I am now. When I turn 40, I want to be able to say that I'm in the best shape of my life.My Epic Quest (warning, wall o' text dead ahead!) Quote Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
Tiara Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 That"s awesome! I hope you reach your goals. Quote You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted. -Ruth E. Renkl Link to comment
So Late So Soon Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Well i'm very glad you found the site and welcome! I'm sure you can find support and motivation along with a lot of cool information and even cooler people here, And don't be afraid to ask questions we all love to help! Quote Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted March 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks! Just the process of writing down my goals has got me excited to work toward them, and I'm looking forward to having a supportive community to help me keep my butt in gear. Quote Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
So Late So Soon Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I also like your tattoo, though I don't know what it is lol Quote Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole Link to comment
Hermione Gainser Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome!! Librarian of doom <---lolz. best name ever, I think. Quote "I'm just going to remember to not eat like an asshole most of the time" - MoC three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: one must squat.- Brobert Frost Half-Elf Warrior | Current Challenge New Battle Log | Old Battle Log Special thanks to AkLulu for drawing my awesome avatar! Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I also like your tattoo, though I don't know what it is lolIt's my first tattoo, and still my favorite. Based on this piece, drawn by Fred Gallagher of MegaTokyo and colored by the amazing MereKat. I wanted a tattoo that would make me smile every time I saw it, and since the poster in my living room had been doing that for around 3 years, I figured it was a good choice. Quote Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
Librarian of Doom Posted March 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome!! Librarian of doom <---lolz. best name ever, I think.Thanks! You have the best avatar ever, in case you didn't know Quote Hobbit Ranger seeking balance (and cookies) Current Challenge Link to comment
AuroraNorth Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Welcome, sister librarian! Quote Link to comment
Grendelsfork Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Its awesome you got it in gear and going at it full force. Welcome to the Rebellion!!!! Quote Link to comment
So Late So Soon Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 That's awesome that your tattoo means something to you, so many people at my school get meaningless tattoos just to say they can say they have one. Quote Well I guess it's only life, it's only natural We all spend a little while going down the rabbit hole Link to comment
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