I didn't see an intro forum, so I'll introduce myself here since I am nursing.
I'm Melanie. My dh is Kevin. We have 2 kids, Calvin (5) and Heather (4 mos).
I've been overweight since I was eight (I'm 38 now) and fat since I was 19. I haven't been below 200 lbs since I was 21 and then it was only 198. I've tried numerous diets and exercise programs. I know so much about nutrition that I could probably write a book. However, all that knowledge has not helped me to lose weight. I know what to do, I just don't know how to make myself stick to it. My kids inspire me to try again for several reasons.
1) To be able to keep up with them.
2) I want to be here to watch them grow up.
3) I want to set a good example for them.
I'm nursing my baby girl right now. I tried starting a diet/exercise program when she was 2 mos and I just couldn't make it work. I was always starving and I noticed a dip in my milk supply. Now that she is 4 mos, I'm going to try again.
I've been poking around the site and I am really inspired by the success I have seen here. This seems like a great place.