[carebear288]

Hello, My name is Carol. I am 28 and live in Michigan. I have an 8 year old boy and he is my entire life. I honestly don't know if I am in the right place.

I have just come out of a four year relationship and it was heart breaking. I have finally come to the decision that bettering myself may make me feel better. So I am starting with weight lose.

I have always been overweight. My parents owned a restaurant when I was younger and I always ate fried food. And my habits have not changed since I have grown up.

I have been very lazy these last couple months and need to get out of the gutter. I have started, what I call an exercise plan. It is more like a stretch routine than an aerobic workout. But I don't have the motivation I need.

I guess I am hear looking for some motivation and some friends. I am just at that point that I don't know what to do and I need some help. Which leads me back toI don't know if I am in the right place.

Please help me !!! If you can't help could you send me in the right direction.

I have read some of the postings and you guys seem great!!!!

[mamaplots]

Hello!! Congrats on your decision to lose weight! Good luck!

[realkitty]

Hi Carebear! Thank God for children, they help keep us motivated - especially when we realize our children often grow up to be like us. You and your 8 year old are in my prayers. Don't give up! Keep looking for ways to stay motivated!

[shelby897]

Carebear -- I'm sorry for your breakup but maybe it's the new start you need -- time to take care of yourself, which I've learned benefits my kids too -- so that takes away some of my guilt!! Anything we can do to help out -- we're here!!

[carebear288]

Thanks gals, I appreciate the support.