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Where to start? I’m a Canadian woman in my early 30s. I started the Turbo Jam videos at the beginning of 2007 but haven’t been able to follow them, or any other program, consistently. I went back to doing some walking DVDs for a while. I haven't been eating properly but this isn’t my main problem.

I’ll come out of the closet: I suffer from a brain chemical imbalance called Schizophrenia. I

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Where to start? I’m a Canadian woman in my early 30s. I started the Turbo Jam videos at the beginning of 2007 but haven’t been able to follow them, or any other program, consistently. I went back to doing some walking DVDs for a while. I haven't been eating properly but this isn’t my main problem.

I’ll come out of the closet: I suffer from a brain chemical imbalance called Schizophrenia. I experience many symptoms such as hearing voices and having hallucinations. These symptoms cause poor concentration and terrible fatigue, both mental and physical. I’m taking a very low dose of Risperdal because this is a drug that causes drowsiness. I’d say that the illness is more energy draining then the drug. Despite this situation, my I.Q. is high; I’m able to hold a job and I have an apartment. I’m not debilitated by it; I refuse to give up in anyway. If you saw me on the street you’d never know what I have to go through other then carrying an extra 20lbs.

One of the problems I’ve had with exercise is that I burn out quickly. I have to watch that I don’t let myself get too tired to function properly at work.

Unfortunately, junk food is one of the ways I handle the stress. I’m addicted to sodas and chocolate. I think these help me concentrate because of their caffeine content. I don't want to become obese. I'm currently 185 lbs (my height is 5'5"). I would like to lose 30-40 lbs and keep it off. I think 150 lbs is a healthy weight for me.

If there is any coach in this community who has experience with people in my situation I’d be grateful to hear from you.

I’ll be trying a Turbo Jam schedule for the next few months.

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