Today is my first day of rest of my life. I have gained 40lbs in the last 6 - 7 months since I quit my job and have been staying at home. I was told by my doctor I had cronic depression about a year ago and needed to get control of my life or I wouldn't be around to see my children grow-up. So I left my career in banking of 10 years on August 2008. After that my depression seemed to get worse. The more I was by myself, the worst I felt. I started sleeping alot and the more I slept the less energy I had. I started stay up late at night and eating. Then the next day all I would do is sleep. I knew I had gained some weight, but never thought it was 40lbs. All my life I have struggled with my weight, but never this bad. I decided yesterday with some convincing from my husband, who is also overweight, and some more of my family that I had to get better. My depression has gotten better, but now I fell repulsive because I am horribly overweight. According to this website I am 98 pounds overweight with a BMI of 41.4. My ideal weight is between 130-143. Today I weigh 241lbs.
I just started exercise with EASports new active game for the wii. I am on the 30 day challege on the lowest intensity level and let me tell you it kicked my butt, but besides my legs killing me, I feel awesome for the first time in a while. Wish me luck! :)~
Good luck. I also purchased this and started last week, great work out. I have asthma that has gotten worse this last year, I can not work because everything I do makes it worse. I am almost 50 pounds over weight and depressed that I let myself get here. Just a few years ago I worked out everday and was in great shape. Maybe we can check in on each other and see how we are doing. I have to say this wii exercise is much better than wii fit. Jullian Michaels is also good for a change when you get bored.
Good luck to you too. It really is alot better than I thought it would be. I have already lost 5lbs in just a few days. Keep me posted on your success.