Introduction

My husband and I have no kids, but he's the only one working full time. I work from home semi part-time, 10-30 hrs a month. Therefore, we live paycheck to paycheck. Because of the high cost of healthy food, we've been in a rut of buying the cheap and unhealthy stuff to make ends meet. Now that we're trying to eat healthier, we're finding it a challenge to afford good food. I'm using coupons and trying to buy fruits and veggies in season. I'm trying to find the best deals I can so that we can make this work. I never know from week to week how much money will be left over for food shopping after bills and unexpected expenses. There may be times when we have to purchase food that is not as healthy (not talking about McDonald's here) to feed ourselves. If it comes down to that, we will severely limit our portions.

Another thing we are doing to be health conscious is we started walking. We both really wanted to join a gym, but I must admit that I'm having anxiety about that. All those staring eyes, knowing that I'm a complete newbie. But that's not the only thing. I'm worried that because I don't know how to use the machines, I will injure myself. We can't afford the extra cost for a personal trainer at the gym.We are both so big that it doesn't take much to throw our backs out or cause inflammation in our knees. Even though I'm in my late twenties and my DH is in his mid thirties, we are starting to act like old people because of our weight! So, I suggested to him that before joining a gym, that we start walking to ease ourselves into physical activity and get used to it. So far, we've been walking two days now. I don't know if my DH is going to have the willpower to keep doing it. Even if he doesn't, I will. I can't depend on him for my health because my life is at stake.

Recently, I've been really sick. I'm having pain in my abdomen and pelvis and the doctor's can't figure out why. Because we don't have health insurance, I am limited in the kind and amount of tests I can afford to get done. I'm in a lot of pain, but the doctor did give me two antibiotics (which are making me sick) and Vicodin. Hopefully I can figure out what is wrong so that I can be more active. The last three weeks, I've been confined to bed. But I decided that I'm not gonna let this pain beat me. I'm starting to feel a little better. Can't wait till I'm off of these antibiotics!

When I update the blog, I'm going to put my current weight and measurements (if I have them). The last time I went to the doctor, I weighed 257.4.

I hope that you enjoy this blog and that it inspires you!