Besides fighting my PTSD, I've put on a lot of weight. It takes a terrible toll on my health, my interactions with people and how I think of myself. I've been gaining this weight since before I even got out of the Army in 2005, and at my heaviest I have been over 260 pounds (for someone who really does consider themself an athlete, this really has messed with my self image).
This picture is from last Christmas - pretty much at my heaviest and most miserable. I wasn't happy with myself for a lot of reasons, and my weight ranked right up there. (Look at me, being all artsy-crafty making golf ball critter ornaments).
Since I got back from Nicaragua, I've been very purposeful about what I eat, and how much exercise I get. I've been walking a lot, running when I can (it's stupid hot outside). I also have some weights here at the house that have been collecting dust for years - but no longer. This is current, I'm down 40 lbs, still dropping, and within about 15 of my goal weight! :)
I feel good - but my motivation had to be internal. I had to want this for myself - no amount of prodding from those around me would do it.
This picture is from last Christmas - pretty much at my heaviest and most miserable. I wasn't happy with myself for a lot of reasons, and my weight ranked right up there. (Look at me, being all artsy-crafty making golf ball critter ornaments).
Since I got back from Nicaragua, I've been very purposeful about what I eat, and how much exercise I get. I've been walking a lot, running when I can (it's stupid hot outside). I also have some weights here at the house that have been collecting dust for years - but no longer. This is current, I'm down 40 lbs, still dropping, and within about 15 of my goal weight! :)
I feel good - but my motivation had to be internal. I had to want this for myself - no amount of prodding from those around me would do it.
