Hello all! Let me introduce myself!
My name is Kimberly, and I am 36 years old. I am 5′5″, and {gulp} 215 pounds. I know HOW to lose the weight, I just keep falling off the wagon and then not bothering to get back on. I use protein power, which is good for my inattentive adhd, and my PCOS. I try to do things the natural way (herbs, raw milk, etc.), and really want to try to cook more according to “nourishing traditions”.
I really don’t like to exercise. I did curves for a year, and liked it when I went, but ended up not using it very much. I have a problem with my shoulder (probably bursitis…hereditary), which made the weights extremely impossible. It still flares up. I bowl once a week. I enjoy going on bike rides with my family (especially in the fall…I love the colors). I enjoy going on hikes, but I’m starting too out of shape.
I’m fat, but so is my husband. And according to the ‘charts’, so are my two oldest children (11 yo dd, 10 yo ds). I need accountability, not just for myself, but because it will impact my whole family. My children will eat the way I do, so when I cheat, they cheat. They are also on the Feingold program.
Personally, we attend a Four Square church. We homeschool all of our children. We love to swim (I forget that’s exercise) in our beautiful lake, and camp.
My goals:
1. To lose enough weight that I don’t mind having my picture taken. I gain weight in my torso and face. If they take my picture I usually go back into the computer and erase it. I am just so embarrassed.
2. To start cooking healthy for my whole family so that we ALL get healthier.
3. To fit more comfortably on roller coasters. Seriously! I LOVE roller coasters! We’re going to Disneyland next spring, and I want to be able to get on the children’s rides with my youngest as well, and those rides are SMALL.
Well, I’m off to a homeschool convention for the weekend! Starbucks… I mean, Modesto here we come!
I am so sorry… I forgot something! You can come visit me on my blogs! www.homeschoolblogger.com/joexandxkim and www.peacebeyondunderstanding.blogspot.com
Have a great time!! And WELCOME!!
Oh - and I’m ADD too. Nice to meet another one of my people! ;-p
Comment by blestwithsons — July 28, 2006 @ 8:46 am
Welcome, Kimberly.
Have fun at the convention!
Comment by lady laura — July 28, 2006 @ 8:52 am
Welcome, Kimberly!
Comment by Carrie — July 28, 2006 @ 10:04 am
Hi, Kimberly!
I’m also a homeschooler, and a coaster fanatic!
Comment by Jana — July 28, 2006 @ 11:02 am
Welcome, Kimberly. I have PCOS and a love of roller coasters in common with you. I also did curves for a while a couple of years ago, but it was hard to fit into my life, especially child care!
I think I’ll add the roller coasters to my goal list - we’re planning a trip to a Six Flags next year and it’s full of roller coasters. And right now I’m concerned that my weight would be a problem.
Comment by Tracy — July 28, 2006 @ 11:41 am
A couple of you have mentioned PCOS… I’m thinking poly-cystic something something? What that be?
Comment by lady laura — July 28, 2006 @ 12:09 pm
We’re starting at almost the same place Kim
) I weighed in at 214.4 last Friday and I too am 5′5″.
Oh and I LOVE rollercoasters and homeschool as well lol - small world!
Welcome Aboard!
Comment by Blair — July 28, 2006 @ 2:36 pm
PCOS polycystic ovarian syndrome. Recommended treatment: hormones (usually progesterone cream), and a lowcarb diet.
However, I CANNOT use hormones of any kind. I’d rather have the pain than the depression!
(and yes, I’ve used natural…even my herbalist was amazed that I reacted to it)
Comment by Kimberly — July 30, 2006 @ 8:23 pm