Obviously I am new here so I guess I have to tell some stuff about me. I'm a 32 year old mom of three genius, drop dead gorgeous girls and I'm F-A-T. ): I didn't always used to be this way. I used to be a tiny petite thing, even after my first daughter. Second came along and I had a little chunk to me but it wasn't anything I couldn't work with. Third daughter came along and I wasn't just a chunk but a bag of chips and everything that comes along with it. I don't blame them, I blame me. I knew that gestational diabetes along with laziness and being used to eating what I wanted without gaining weight would eventually cause me to be fat and unhealthy, I think it wasn't going to happen for a long time though. So in '07 I got on the lose weight bandwagon when I just wanted to lose a good 25-30. Of course I failed miserably. I had no motivation and I was being lazy about it, I was kinda hoping MY fairy godmother would show up and with a swift wave of her wand it would all just disappear and I'd be ready to get back to the beach in a two piece. So here it is, the end of '10 and I now need to lose 50 whopping pounds to be into my target weight. I am now type 2 diabetic which I take a daily pill for but doesn't seem to be working. I can't wear shoes with heels anymore and here lately I can't even wear shoes that tie so I've been kickin' my 12 year old's Miley Cyrus slip ons. Forget me being me naked around my husband, even in the dark. I loathe taking pictures, I actually get sick to my stomach when a camera is around and when I do have a picture taken of me I make them do it over and over and over until I am satisfied that I look just OK, forget that everyone else in the picture is now asleep or left or to tired to smile now. I'm not lazy about anything but losing weight. I do clean house, I do cook for the family, I get out of the house and I even park far away so I have to walk a bit. But when it comes to exercise and eating better I have such a hard time. It's amazing how after so many years I still haven't trained myself to think like I'm not some skinny mini anymore and I have to be careful about certain things. I'm not looking for my high school weight, I'm trying to be realistic and 100 pounds isn't for real, not for me anyway. I just want to wear those super cute shoes in the window. Or buy a bathing suit at a store that has sizes less than XXL. Or be able to wear something I don't have to just settle for the next time we renew our vows. Also, I would like to be rid of gluco-whatever it's called and pricking my fingers and I want to be the cute mom and not the fat mom. I want to go have pictures of me taken in skimpy lingerie for my husband's eyes only as a gift to him.

I just want to look good and to feel good doing it. Here's to hoping!

Hey there, and

We have tons of spots for you to check out. You may want to pay a visit to the 30-somethings, for people in that age range. We also have groups by eating plan, so depending on what you're planning on doing, you might check those out as well. The "Dieting with Obstacles" forum also has threads related to dieting with diabetes.

So look around, find a spot or many spots, and settle in. Can't wait to get to know you better!

Hello there!
I think a lot of us have the problem that the weight creeps on without even being noticed. I am exactly the same as you when someone is taking my picture, haha!

Good luck with your weight loss, we're all in this together

It seems you have plenty of reasons and motivation -now you need to make a plan. Decide HOW to go forward and make your dreams a reality. Decide on a weight loss plan, hopefully implement some exercise and make a starting date. Get whatever food,supplies you need to get started so that you're prepared to succeed from the get-go.

It's almost a New Year -so go for it - you're worth it!! Good Luck-L.

Welcome and Good luck! I just joined this group as well, and I have high hopes that together we can support one another through the challenges of losing the weight.