[cgw3000]

Hi everyone. I'm new here, hoping to find new friends, help with issues I'm having, and perhaps a little motivation!

I'm 36, 5'5", and I weigh about 190 lbs. My highest weight was 200 lbs, which I weight just before I had heart surgery to repair a mitral valve prolapse in 2012. I have several health issues I deal with. I still take beta blockers for my heart, and I also take anti-depressants. I am in a constant battle with fatigue (I blame the beta blockers).

I want SO bad to lose weight. I've struggled and battled and fought, and so far, I've never been able to win this battle. A friend told me to just accept that I'm made this way. All my life I've been overweight. I'd love to love my body for once. Maybe I can finally do it

[seaurchin]

Welcome to the forum! YOU CAN DO IT! Don't accept something less than what you dream of being. Make sure that you follow doctor's recommendations regarding exercising. I have a bad lower back and can only walk for exercise, but with calorie counting have managed to lose weight.

[Mountain Mamma]

Congrats for taking this first, hard step. And you've already lost 10 pounds! That's great!

So sorry to hear about the heart and health issues. There are sections on the site dealing with health obstacles as well as depression which you may find useful. And tons of friendly, helpful people!

Glad you found us, and good luck on the journey.