I started my journey after realizing how much being overweight was affecting every part of my life.
We moved from Chicago to Astoria, Oregon when my husband was promoted at work. The charming little town of Astoria offers a superb blend of indoor and outdoor activities.
We love all four of the seasons, but fall and winter are our favorites. In Astoria, we also had plans to go hiking, bicycling, camping, and fishing.
There was only one problem: I was way too heavy to move!
After years of stress and bad eating habits, I had finally given in. I was in awful shape, with achy joints, and had just encountered cardiac problems.
I was miserable and loathed the thought that I was losing out on family memories because of my size.
I was embarrassed when I saw myself in the mirror. I had little energy, was always craving junk food, and struggled to get out of my chair.
I was depressed and lacked confidence. I had seen several physicians and had a battery of tests done on me, but no matter what I did, the outcomes remained the same.
You temporarily lose something, then you quickly regain it.
I regretfully decided to stay at home because of my size while my husband took our grandkids on a tour of the stunning countryside.