realtruelady

I have been struggling with my weight most of my life.  I have always been a stocky child and from the pictures of my childhood was given whatever I wanted to eat.  In Highschool, I tried to lose weight and was successful.  However, in college weight was piling on and my habits had not changed.  At 20 and 80 pounds later, I was informed that I had polycystic ovaries and children would be iffy.  At this point they described the troubles of weight loss and child bearing.  By this time I didnt really think my weight was an issue; I guess i had accepted my faith.  Didnt have diabeties, high blood pressure or any other weight related illnesses.  I thought I was just a Healthy big gurl.  At the age of 26, I was diagnosed with arthiritis in both knees.  The right knee barely has any cartiledge.  Of course, the doctor said to lose weight.  So the journey began.  I have tried every diet that has been advertised.  So many that I won't even waste the time to type them.  My last effort was my nutritionist who tries very hard and when I told her of my decision.  She was very supportive.  At 31, I now have high blood pressure.  I guess the older you get the more at risk you are.  I am not sure.  But this week, I start my journey to completely change my life.  And I am ready.