[starlady96]

I am ready, I am ready, I am ready! My whole life has revolved around food, I need to stop this cycle! I got married and had my first child at 19...dropped the baby weight right away, or so I thought, it came back within a few months, except this time, NO baby. I had 4 kids within 7 years, stayed at home to do everything with my kids, including eat. My mother passed on very poor eating habits, and I passed them on to my kids. My husband has always loved me for me, but I know he wanted me to loose weight, but would never dream of saying it. So I went fron 150 lbs to 236 lbs. WOW, did I really weight that much? Then SURPRISE! Baby #5 was on the way, if I am 236 now, what will I get to being pregnant? Luckily I had a horrible pregnancy, and was sick ALL THE TIME, I dropped 20lbs by the time I gave birth. Well now it is 4 months later, and I lost some more on my own (with help from breastfeeding & gall bladder problems). Now it is ALL up to me, and that is who I am doing this for, ME!! I will appreciate all the support I can get, I dont have much of it at home, hubby decided he likes me fat, and kids dont understand! I am excited to start my journey to a new me...well the same me, just healthier and in new clothes

[rnred05]

YOU GO GIRL!! You sound so excited and I think that is awesome! What all are you doing to help you lose the weight? LOL you probably won't need to get any exercise since you have what 4 or did I see 5 babies to run after!! You found the perfect site for inspiration and encouragement! Good Luck on your weight loss journey and keep us posted!
Tiff

[anirow]

well, its really good to know that 'you are ready'!
well, now is the time... you just start with a normal walk in the morning and after one week start a little jog. try to shift your diet to 1500 calories a day, and stay in touch...we all can do wonders for you if you follow!

[susanpesek]

As a past La Leche League member, congrats on breast feeding, too!
God bless you with all the 'spare time' you must NOT have!

You have the determination- I have a feeling YOU are going to make it to goal!