I was reading a post on the boards and someone was describing how they regained all the weight they’d lost and how horrible they felt. This was me a few months ago. Here I had a beautiful new baby and was ashamed to be photographed with him. Ashamed to leave the house because my clothes didn’t fit or I was still wearing maternity clothes. I didn’t bother to do my hair or wear makeup…why bother? I was fat! Not comfortable in my own skin, binging on food and then beating myself up and feeling terrible and bloated.

I am so happy that I put one foot infront of the other and slowly, the weight is coming off. I am still heavy, but I feel so much better about myself. And I know it will only get better.

Yesterday I wore a size 11/12 pants. Now before anyone gets excited: They were stretch, and low rise, which for me means they didn’t have to fit over my huge belly. But I wore them and they fit. Granted, I can’t fit any other size 12 pants just yet (it’s close), but it’s a definite start. Thanks for listening. :)