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Midlife Moments
I just realized I have been on Blog to Lose for almost 5 years and I'm no better off than I was before. I am starting to feel like I am heading towards my midlife and I really need to get serious about losing this weight and getting in shape. I want to live longer than the life expectancy test I did in college. At that time,I was thin - 120 pounds but due to hereditary issues my life expectancy was forecast to be 70. That's right - 70. Cancer on my mom's side and heart disease on my dad's side. On my dad's side only one person made it past 70 and on my mom's side, only my grandmother made it past 90. Most passed away in their 60's to 70's. This is my midlife moment to realize I need to change. I need to lose weight, exercise more and be happier. Finding a new job would help with that and I think it would help with my weight. I'm also considering going back to college to finish my four year degree. I didn't finish it the first time because my husband asked me to marry him and not leave for college at a long distance. I have regretted this many times over the years. Our son is almost grown so I can go back to college without it effecting our family so much. It's a lot to think about as I hit my midlife. At least by exercising and working to lose weight I can work towards living longer. Wish me luck!
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Comment by Kaki Bennett on February 7, 2013 at 11:12pm -
I have been working on my weight almost 3 years. I am down 50 lbs, but have gained and lost it several times. You are not alone.. dont give up!!
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Comment by Lisa on February 8, 2013 at 2:01am
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I took my weight off around 1991, and have been fighting to keep it off since.....going back to school sounds good, I'm 42 and thought about it also, the cost just doesn't seem worth it anymore....sounds like you are going through what I'm going through a bit...trying to define who you are after kids (mine are 15 & 17 3/4).....may you find your way...attack the health issue first :)
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Comment by Keem on February 8, 2013 at 8:24am -
You can do it! :)
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Comment by Sue on February 9, 2013 at 10:00am -
You are NEVER to old to go back to college. I am 42 and had been putting it off for years due to money, raising my kids, etc. Finally I realized I wasn't getting any younger and took the plunge. I will be graduating at the end of the year and I haven't regretted it for a minute!!!! You can bet there would have been a lot of regret if I hadn't though!! If it is important to you go for it and don't let anything stand in your way :)
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Comment by LindaB on February 9, 2013 at 6:52pm -
Finish what you started girl and go back to school. You can do it!
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