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Well, I figured being everyone else has taken advantage of this forum, I might just as well too.
I know a lot of you - and know a lot of you know me too
For the vast majority of you who don't know me, I'll do a bit of an intro here & then tackle why I'm back in this forum instead of hanging out and looking uber-cool in the Maintenance forum. LOL
My name is Brook. I'm 19 with 13 years of experience and the proud momma of 3 obnoxious kiddos aged 13, 9, and 5. I've recently started working outside the home as a counselor in a group home for vulnerable adults after staying home for the last almost 9 years. While at home for those 9 years, I slayed giant dragons for the special needs of my youngest, and homeschooled my middle child (sent the oldest back to public school after homeschooling him for a year during which time we both learned that while we love each other - day in and day out was a BAD idea for the harmony of our home. LOL) We live in the Twin Cities, and I've been a die-hard (and extremely vocal/opinionated) Atkineer for 3 years 2 months 1 week and counting. I was here at ADBB and a moderator when there were a total of 50 members and have loved watching this site continue to grow!
I put together my "I'm Melting" website when I started and kept a picture diary to moniter my progress and keep a record of things. I wrote up an essay titled "No Excuses" which is still the core of my belief system and features my biggest hero
I also wrote up a page called "Random Thoughts" - and I still add to that from time to time as well. In total, I lost 82lbs, 68 inches and I went from a size 22 to a size 6/8.
So, why am I in this forum again? LOL
Well....time to air my dirty laundry.
4 months ago my husband/partner of 13 years & I separated. I moved out, started working full time, found the kids and I a place to live & got it all put together. It was a really long, stressful initial 6 weeks and one of the most stressful and scarey events of my life. I started smoking again (after 3 years of being a non-smoker), and I've managed to put on 10-15lbs in that time. It's been a combination of not eating like I should - but I attribute the majority of the weight gain I've had to the major disruption of my workout schedule. I'm truthfully a workout-aholic, but this whole being a single mom of 3 & working full time thing has thrown quite a monkey wrench into finding time for me.
Well- NO MORE EXCUSES. Here's what I know to be true : If you can repeat failure, you can absolutely repeat success - so stand back, y'all. I'm BACK!
I became a non-smoker again as of yesterday. (Thank you AGAIN, Mr. Allen Carr!!) So far, no one around me has died, although I'm fairly certain a couple of those near and dear to me are secretly wishing for my demise. LOL I am, however, saving a TON of money on gas - cuz I'm certainly riding a broom as the withdrawals hit me like a brick. LOL The first 3 days are always the toughest, and I'm already half way through them!
My eating is being put back in check, but I have not buckled down to do a full-scale reinduction - yet. Today, I am induction legal and will stay that way. My sodium intake is off the freakin' charts today and I'm retaining more water than the Hoover Dam - but I'll work through it. I always do.
I'm going to take the week off (except for my belly dancing classes) for exercise while I allow my body to detox. I'll be weighing in and measuring come Monday. For now, I need to tackle the smoking first because that affects everything else for me. The eating is pretty natural for me, so I'm not too worried about it
So anyway - that's who I am, what I'm about, and where I'm headed. Hope ya don't mind that I'm back and are prepared for a no-nonsense kind of gal.
I've missed you all.
I wish you all success!
~Brook
I know a lot of you - and know a lot of you know me too
For the vast majority of you who don't know me, I'll do a bit of an intro here & then tackle why I'm back in this forum instead of hanging out and looking uber-cool in the Maintenance forum. LOLMy name is Brook. I'm 19 with 13 years of experience and the proud momma of 3 obnoxious kiddos aged 13, 9, and 5. I've recently started working outside the home as a counselor in a group home for vulnerable adults after staying home for the last almost 9 years. While at home for those 9 years, I slayed giant dragons for the special needs of my youngest, and homeschooled my middle child (sent the oldest back to public school after homeschooling him for a year during which time we both learned that while we love each other - day in and day out was a BAD idea for the harmony of our home. LOL) We live in the Twin Cities, and I've been a die-hard (and extremely vocal/opinionated) Atkineer for 3 years 2 months 1 week and counting. I was here at ADBB and a moderator when there were a total of 50 members and have loved watching this site continue to grow!
I put together my "I'm Melting" website when I started and kept a picture diary to moniter my progress and keep a record of things. I wrote up an essay titled "No Excuses" which is still the core of my belief system and features my biggest hero
I also wrote up a page called "Random Thoughts" - and I still add to that from time to time as well. In total, I lost 82lbs, 68 inches and I went from a size 22 to a size 6/8.So, why am I in this forum again? LOL
Well....time to air my dirty laundry.
4 months ago my husband/partner of 13 years & I separated. I moved out, started working full time, found the kids and I a place to live & got it all put together. It was a really long, stressful initial 6 weeks and one of the most stressful and scarey events of my life. I started smoking again (after 3 years of being a non-smoker), and I've managed to put on 10-15lbs in that time. It's been a combination of not eating like I should - but I attribute the majority of the weight gain I've had to the major disruption of my workout schedule. I'm truthfully a workout-aholic, but this whole being a single mom of 3 & working full time thing has thrown quite a monkey wrench into finding time for me.
Well- NO MORE EXCUSES. Here's what I know to be true : If you can repeat failure, you can absolutely repeat success - so stand back, y'all. I'm BACK!
I became a non-smoker again as of yesterday. (Thank you AGAIN, Mr. Allen Carr!!) So far, no one around me has died, although I'm fairly certain a couple of those near and dear to me are secretly wishing for my demise. LOL I am, however, saving a TON of money on gas - cuz I'm certainly riding a broom as the withdrawals hit me like a brick. LOL The first 3 days are always the toughest, and I'm already half way through them!
My eating is being put back in check, but I have not buckled down to do a full-scale reinduction - yet.
Today, I am induction legal and will stay that way. My sodium intake is off the freakin' charts today and I'm retaining more water than the Hoover Dam - but I'll work through it. I always do.I'm going to take the week off (except for my belly dancing classes) for exercise while I allow my body to detox. I'll be weighing in and measuring come Monday. For now, I need to tackle the smoking first because that affects everything else for me. The eating is pretty natural for me, so I'm not too worried about it
So anyway - that's who I am, what I'm about, and where I'm headed. Hope ya don't mind that I'm back and are prepared for a no-nonsense kind of gal.
I've missed you all.
I wish you all success!
~Brook
Hi Brook, it's very nice to meet you. I have been to your website and you are just amazing!
I wish I had the courage to do that, but I don't right now. I know you're going to be a hard act for us to follow. Maybe we could start a "Keep up with Brook" challenge LOL
Caution I BITE!
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