Hello all!
I'm new here, and I've really lost my way lately...but I'm serious about getting back on track!! I want to lose weight and get healthier and feel good again!!
Here's the short version of my story...lol...I was always thin, ate what I wanted, never gained an ounce...up until my early 20's when I had my daughter (who is now 16). I gained 80+ lbs. during pregnancy, and continued to gain in the years after. I went from weighing 140 to a high of 280. About 5 years ago, I finally hit bottom with developing type 2 diabetes...and I knew it was time for a drastic change. I lost 130 lbs. with the Atkins diet. The diabetes was gone, and things were great. All was well until I went through some serious personal stuff, including the breakup of a 10 year relationship. So I started eating and stopped exercising. I lost all motivation to take care of myself, and started gaining weight. Once I saw the scale go over 200...I panicked, and I know I need to do something now, or I'll end up like I was before, or worse. Things are so much better now in my personal life, and I'm ready to take control and do this!!
Thanks for taking the time to read this!! I'm glad I found this forum, and I look forward to getting to know you all!!
Hello from Charleston SC!!
