Fell way off the wagon and need accountability

[Shyvioletisme]

Hi! I think I've been here before, but I really need to get some motivation and need some definite accountability. I have battled with my weight for years. I was always heavy during high school and then lost almost 100 my first 2 years of college. I kept that weight off about 3 years and then slowly some crept back on. Eventually more and more weight came back on until I was up to 246 pounds (my biggest weight ever). This was in 2007 and that year I also completely blew out my knee b/c of my weight and I still have problems with it to this day.
In 2008 I decided to get healthy once my knee was healed enough to workout. I got down to 212 pounds before a friend's wedding in March of last year(I was a bridesmaid and it was a good motivation to get healtier.) I kept that weight off until the end of last year. Then the company my husband worked for went out of business and we were left with no income, no job prospects and having to move back to our hometown and in with my parents. Immediately stress and anxiety caused me to stop exercising and made it hard for me to lose anything once I started back up again. As of now, I am back up to 242 pounds and really need to do something.
I have started exercising again(despite my ankle problem -- which is a direct problem linked to my weight) and am trying to eat less/better. Right now I am only able to walk/powerwalk because I haven't been doing anything for a while. It is taking a while to get back into the workout mood and I often find myself lacking the movtivation to make myself go out and walk or even walk indoors.
I really need this to work. I have too many aches and pains directly related to my weight that I just can't deal with anymore. I'd like to look at myself and like what I see, rather than seeing someone who looks 8 months pregnant(note I'm not and have no children, so no excuse for the belly).
If you made it this far, thanks! I'm just hoping that I will continue to check in here and hold myself accountable for getting myself healthier and happier!

 

[Riverhill]

Posting on the boards is a great first step. It puts your goal out there now don't give up!

 

[ohMom]

and congratulations! you have taken your first step on a lifelong journey of a healthier you! try not to get overwhelmed, it's great to make small changes that aren't intimidating to get started, especially this time of year! by your powerwalking you have made a big change already! keep it up!

(no need to say 'only' powerwalking, it is a great form of exercise! from one powerwalker to another )

 

[Rose&Mike]

The nice thing about "the wagon" is that it is always rolling along side and you can always jump back on. Congratulations on jumping back on and working on a healthy lifestyle.