Weight Loss Journey in June 2013

311 pounds

Headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations and general discomfort.

The author was basically living off of fast food and microwave meals. When they did cook, it was large portions of pasta. The author was not exercising other than the occasional walk around the block.

<p>One night, the author felt so dizzy and had such a severe headache that they contemplated driving to the ER. This made them realize that something was seriously wrong, and that was their weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author met with their doctor, who ran a series of blood tests and recommended that they join a gym to get a kick start on their exercise. The author joined a gym close to work so they could go in the mornings and started slowly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first exercise the author could do at the gym was 3 minutes on the elliptical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author fell in love with group exercise classes at the Y.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author describes the trainers at the Y as embracing them, helping them become stronger, more fit and more confident, pushing them without judging, and encouraging and supporting them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By February 2014, the author had lost about 40 pounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Others noticed that the author looked taller, as they were previously almost constantly hunched over due to the difficulty of carrying excess weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers