Hi, my name is Jamie, I have been a lurker since September. Until now!

Here's my story. I just turned 27, married my highschool sweetheart, and have one beautiful adopted daughter. Depression was a major part of my weight gain, at 18 I had my cervix frozen and after the fact, DR tells me it will lesson my chances of ever becomming PG, well, being young, and having a strong desire to settle down and have children, this hurt. My hubby and I finally got together about 8 months later, got engaged, and started trying to concieve. After a year of nothing happening, the realization set in, and so did the depression. I locked myself away mentally and emotionally, tried to put on a happy face for the sake of others, nad the pounds packed on. I went from 125lbs to 195lbs in about 2 years!!! And have been since. I am now at my highest weight of 235lbs (YUK!). I have ben trying off and on to lose the weight, but I have no will power, no confidence, no determination, until now. I recently (Saturday) went to DH's Christmas party, couldn't find anything to wear, found an awesome dress (finally), and was miserable in it b/c of my weight! My profile pic is at the moment I decided it was time for a change. Besides, my 10yr reunion is in June! I look forward to logging in and reading the stories of ppl who have lost the weight, made the changes, and found their support stone. I am looking forward to dropping at least 100lbs. My goal for June is somewhere around 60, somewhat realistic, right?? I am terrible for setting goals, I seem to think I am gonna wake up and be thin! Don't we all wish!! Anyway, thankss for taking time to read, I am open to all advice, criticisms, support, help!![/COLOR]

This is an awesome forum. everyone is so supportive through good times and bad. I know how you feel. I have a beautiful 12 year old step daughter and my husband and I have a 6 year old together. I have been trying for 5 years to have another baby. I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) which causes infertility. The dr told me that I need to lose weight. SO that is why I am here. Good luck.

Welcome Jamie. You've found a great place to be for this journey!

Jamie! No criticism for you here...just tons of support and advice when you want it!

I look forward to getting to know you Please post often. This is such a great place for advice and support. We are glad you decided to de-lurk

Welcome Jamie - It's great to have you here! Congratulations on making a decision that will benefit you and your family. As Rhonda said, we're all about support and advice. You fill find plenty of criticism elsewhere.

Well, I am down by 2 today!

Hi all, um, is a goal of 10-12lbs / month pretty doable? I don't want to 'over' estimate, but I want something to work for. So far just getting into the hang of all this for Week 1. Not doing much of anything except tracking food, still trying to get a hang on the whole calorie counting, especially when everything is home made, thats a lot of tracking it all!!

Last week I was down by 3!!! So far, doesn't look, or feel like I have gained any of it back, so I will see tomorrow!!! My sis had a lot of junk spread out for Christms, but I snacked on carrots and ranch, lite ranch. I am determined to do this! I have even passed up shopping, I want to save it and wait until I am down a size r 2, and can enjoy shoping!! I know u all have been busy with the holidays, hope u had a Wonderful Christmas!!!!