Hello, and welcome!
My name is Ally. I am 30-something years old, and I have PCOS and insulin resistance.
I am engaged to the most wonderful man (referred to as "D" around here). I am so very grateful for him - his love, support and understanding - I can not live without. We are blessed to have 3 fur babies - love 'em to bits! D and I are going to be married in October, and I would like to be more healthy by then. We'd also like to try and have a baby.
I have set up this blog so I can share my thoughts and record my progress, and hopefully connect with others on a similar journey too. :)
My weighty issues:
I've had a problem with my weight since childhood.
About 5 years ago I weighed
±123kg (271 pounds). I developed serious breathing problems, and the only option I had was to lose weight, and quit smoking - which I did. The first amount of weight loss happened very quickly due to being ill. Once I started feeling better, I was placed on a very strict low GI diet, and the weight loss continued. I got down to ±74kg.
I then met D in 2008.
Over the last three years I've regained a lot of weight: back up to 108.9kg (240 pounds). I can't go on living this way. I'm so scared of getting sick again. I want to live a long healthy life, and be *really* happy!
My weight affects every aspect of my life: I have no self-esteem, and feel very depressed. I don't go out very often, so making new friends is kinda difficult. D works long hours, and most days I feel very alone.
I find my comfort in food...
I must stop this. Now. While I still have a chance...
