arinsgarden

I started on the weight loss path over three years ago. But, I did not join this site until last November. I wanted to have my weight ticker reflect the true weight loss so I asked my doctor for my highest wieght in her office and date. I changed my ticker to reflect this as of today. Love and hugs world, Arin Coleman

I have been reading everyone’s bios on the rockstar bio thread. I want to add mine, but have not had the time to write one. I will get to that as soon as possible. However in the meantime, here is a short one from me so you can know a little about me as well.

I am a 38 year old mother of five children. My oldest is a senior at Kentwood High this year and the second oldest ( Junior) is in Running start at Green River Community College. The middle child is a chearleader at Mattson middle school in 7th grade and I also have two in elementary a fourth grader who is ten and my youngest is in Kindergarten. I have been married 18 years to Tom Coleman and we also, have 7 animals together in addition to the children. Mine is a nine month old Havanese puppy named Winston.

I am currently in a business math class to finish up an professional/ technical AA in Accounting degree. Including this class, I have five classes to go for this degree. I am also working on a Nutritional certificate from the global college of natural medicine. And, have to turn in all my work for that by the end of Feb. I have about 80% of this degree done. So, as the deadline approaches I need to work faster.

When I am not going crazy with my 5 kids, 7 animals, and two degrees of homework, or dealing with all the fun stuff of house repairs, cleaning etc. My biggest hobby is dancing. My favorite is West Coast Swing, but my husband and myself for most of this next trimester are switching to ballroom and have enrolled in a Waltz series. While, we have only been dancing about 18 months, we did get good enough at East Coast Swing to actually teach a beginner course of it last Summer.

My biggest challenge of life is that being obese and partner dancing are not compatible. It is really hard to do the twirls and turns, etc. And, we cannot participate in any of the dips and lifts in swing dancing because my wieght is much heavier than my husband’s.

I am really ready now to do the steps that are needed to become a normal weight person, and totally enjoy life in that mode. While my ticker does not show much weight loss, that is because of the day I joined I had already lost quite a bit. My highest weight was 248, which is actually much a more weight loss. With each pound gone I have enjoyed a better quality of life.

I have really enjoyed buddy slim and the motivation and love that the rockstars have given me. I know with your help, we can all reach our goals and become healthy people again. Arin

Today I decided how I am going to lose all of the weight. I choose a list like the Pink Ladies have and tweaked it allot to match something I think will work for me. It has 13 items per day, with varied amounts of points for doing each item. Some of the are Planning out meals for day, writing everything in the food journal, no eating after 6pm, eating at least 30 grams of fiber per day. I think making this individual really will give me something to look at that shows wether or not I really gave it an effort at my wieght loss. Arin

We took the kids and went to the inlaws. She kept bringing out food and would take it personally if all of us didn’t try everything she offered. Another thing that is hard is I tend to eat whatever is in front of me without realizing it. By the time I realize that I am eating again. I have eaten quite alot. What do you guys do to “stay awake and on alert to protect your weight loss”? Arin

Hello All,

I have tried everything in over 10 years to lose the extra weight. I need help. Arin