Just thought that I would introduce myself. (updated with pics)
 

I'm 28 years old, been married 9 years and have two boys. I love punk rock and fantasy/sci-fi books. I werk in a group home for developmentally disabled adults.

I've been dieting since I was a tween. I had a rough life and binge ate. By the time I was 18 I was 260 lbs and having a hard time of it. I lost 125 lbs and kept off the weight until I got PG with my second child then gained back 65 lbs. I am now about 20 lbs from my goal and am excited to be able to fit back in my old clothes again.

Me at 245

http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/4/7/l479742043.jpg

4 years later at 145

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1207195921

135

http://photos-ak.sparkpeople.com/5/6/l560956105.jpg

Back to 200 when I had son#2

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1207195502

160 lbs last month

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1207195584

Congratulations on being 20lbs away from your goal weight! It is exciting when you can fit back in old clothes again.

:welcome: and :congrat: on being so close to your goal.

:hug:

Hi there & :wel3fc:

Congrats on your weight loss so far! You definitely know what you're doing. Have a look around & post wherever you're comfortable! (I like sci-fi/fantasy, too :D) You may enjoy the Featherweights or the Alternachicks areas. Or both! No need to stick to just one place, though.

Best of success!!!

Bump with pics as promised

You look awesome. how did you do it? I have 100 or so lbs to lose, I have never been thin. Im excited to meet the thin me

Low carb mostly. Working helped too because I was more active and I tend to eat out of boredom.

Gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing :D

great pics!!

Looking for Metabolic Research Center Participants
 

Hey - I'm new to this forum and would like to connect with those who are participating in MRC programs. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you!

Shannan - I love the pic with your looooong hair... so pretty!... but the short cut is VERY becoming on you. Congrats on the loss so far, and good luck!

Wow! Keep up the fabulous work! You look great!

Oh, and, WELCOME!