Hi everyone. I'm new here, but I guess you already knew that. Well, let me tell you all about myself. You can call me Owl, I am a 26 year old mother of two under 25 months. I have always struggled with my weight. That being said, the smallest I remember being was a women's size 14 pants when I was in 5th grade (making me about 10 years old). I reached my highest weight last March when I gave birth to my daughter and I weighed 305 lbs. Since then I have maintained at about 278 for about 9 months. I recently dropped down to be 265. My ultimate goal is to be at 125 which I feel is healthy and will look nice with my 5'8" medium frame. I have never been thin and I want it bad this time. I also want to be healthier for my children.

Owl and Congrats on your loss so far. You have come to the right place for support Good Luck on your journey

Thank you for the vibrant welcome! I might add as well that I;m trying to quit smoking as well so it should be an interesting journey as well!

Oh yes! Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do! I have been quit for a couple of years now and I never will go back! I mostly quit cold turkey (while on holidays with my parents who didn't know I had started smoking... again!) lol... fear can be a great motivator. I also read Allan Carrs quit smoking the easy way. I fully recommend it! Good luck, I am sure you will be able to kick that nasty habit for good

Welcome and good luck on your journey!