Hi, my name is Melissa, and it's been now almost 2 years since the birth of my daughter. After Jr. High I had trouble keeping my weight down, but it never took such a toll on me as it has now. At around 19 I lost 40 punds bringing we to a petite size of 103 pounds and in 2/3 clothing (sometimes even 1's). I managed to keep the weight off for 6 years, and got heavier (was about 120-125) before Maya was conceived. During my pregnancy I gained a whopping 50 pounds of actual weight, and then gained another 20 afterward. This past Halloween I couldn't recognize myself, and I was sooo miserable. I have managed to loose 42 pounds, but still have 40 to go to get back down to a conservative 110 (which would be about a 4/5 for me). I was hoping to find another mom, preferably local so we could maybe work out together @ 24 hr. I won't be reaching my goal by August like I had hoped, but I am alot smaller, so I'm optimistic. I would love as I mentioned a local mom, but really I would just love some dieting buddies, because I really need the help.
Thanks for reading my tale.
Melissa
I'm also originally from NY, Upstate in the Finger Lakes area. I was dragged out here kicking and screaming by the ex. 
I think i've gotten used to it. 
