Hi Sandra. Welcome to the group!!!

I hear ya. I started at 303 and it took well over a year to reach my
goal weight. I stayed there for a few years. I hurt my shoulder
really bad and could not exercise. 2 years later I'm nearly back
where I started. As my doctor said, it was amazing how not being
able to lift weights translated in lifting the fork much more often :(

So, I'm starting the journey I've walked once before and trying to
remember I will continue down the path for the rest of my life.

Something that really helped me get started the first time was a
piece of advice I got from someone at the gym I worked out in the
first time. Take the first week and start exercising. Don't think
about the food that first week. Get comfortable going to the gym.
At that point, add the food in.

Some people need the big bang and change everything on the first
day. Others need to do it one piece at a time. I would not let the
transition drag out for more than a couple of weeks though.

Best of luck, or as Anita used to say,

10's!
Jeff

--- In bodyforlifeatlanta2@yahoogroups.com, Sandra Taylor
<sandietay33@y...> wrote:
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> Hi Jeff,
>
> 1) Introduce yourself.
> My name is Sandra I am 35 years old and weigh over 310lbs. I
started the BFL challenge in 1999 and lost 13 lbs went from a size 26
to a size 15/16 in just 4 weeks. I was then put on steriods for my
pneumonia and therefore gained weight. I am having trouble getting
starting again.
>
> 2) Tell us your goals.
> My goal is to get health. I use to want to get into my Hot Pink
furry bikini but now I just want to be able to breathe without
suffering.
>
> 3) What's your biggest concerns?
> My concerns are my health. I have heart problems in my family and
I don't want to push myself. Also, they don't rightly make gym
equipment that support ppl my weight. What can I do to start my work
out and be consistant?
>
> 4) Any questions about getting started?
> Yes, Help me get started and keep going. I really need to get
this extra woman off my back. She is weighing me down and she want
more than I can give her. I want to lose at least 150lbs so that
woman on my back can go away.
>
>
>
> Jeff <jslucas1@m...> wrote:
> I've approved a lot of new member requests recently. It's normal
for
> this time of year with people prepping for January.
>
> I would love to hear from you.
>
> 1) Introduce yourself.
> 2) Tell us your goals.
> 3) What's your biggest concerns?
> 4) Any questions about getting started?
>
> Don't make me call you out :)
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