Hi Vanessa. How was your Labor Day? Ours was full of homade ice cream and a fairly large breakfast. I was going to eat some candy but thought of you and your commitment and only took one bite and put the rest back. Let's just say I didn't eat as much. Our family get togethers are a lot of fun and there is always eating. Tomorrow will be calmer. It is watermelon instead of ice cream. Let me know how you are doing.
My name is Vanessa and I'm writing to you from just outside of Chicago. The weather is moving from the hot and humid days of summer which I love. I can't wait for fall and everything that that brings... most importantly football!
A little about me... I'm 31 years old. I love to read. I'll pick up any book and lose track of time. I definitely a nerd and proud about it... books, movies, comics, you name it. I am not married but I have an amazing sister and am surrounded by a great group of awesome and supportive friends.
I have always struggled with my weight but when I stepped on the scale and saw 312 pounds I knew it was time to get serious about losing some pounds. I have been seeing a non-surgical bariatric specialist for a few months now and he encouraged me to find a support group of people having similar struggles. I stumbled upon this site and the rest is very-recent history.
I can't wait to interact with everyone and share ideas.
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