[susanpesek]

Thank you for such a great post of sharing your own struggles, Womanwithin! You have held onto your 80 pound loss and that is a miraculous thing to do!
Though I am not really ashamed, I remember times in my life when I didn't buy a bikini because of my purplish stretch marks. Other times I was so plump I refused to go swimming OR to the gym because my thighs rubbed together at the top.
The sooner we accept who we are inside and change our unhealthy habits, the better! I VOW not to ever have to do this again. It sounds like you never will, either!
Just wanted to tell you, BRAVO, GIRLFRIEND!! BRAVO!