I am almost 50 years old. 5’8. Always been slim and slender until major failed back surgery in 2015. Once an avid walker, I’m now very much less mobile. This has exacerbated my depression and anxiety.
Initially, my goal was 115 pounds. Now, my recalculated goal is 125 pounds. I’m tall with medium to possibly large frame. I wear size 10 in jeans now and 10’s are very tight! I have size 6 jeans that I hope to wear again. It was difficult for me to buy double digit sized jeans. It is painful for me to exercise. I no longer enjoy walking. My elliptical machine is in an old, disgusting garage and I don’t see myself ever using it again.
My diet is absolutely horrible. I love fried food and carbs and drink soda, never diet! When I weighed only 118 pounds, I drank soda all day long, ate fast food a few times daily. I was just naturally skinny. I never dieted or exercised for the purpose of losing weight.
I’m now going through menopause, my hormones are absolutely crazy. I do not look at myself in the mirror anymore. Too disgusted with what I see. It’s so bad that I have not even wore makeup in a couple years!