Hello everyone! My name is Crystal and I'm 26 years old. I have struggled with being overweight my entire life. I began my weight loss/weight gain cycle, by way of yo-yo dieting, in junior high school in hopes of being healthy and thin. I have never been able to reach my weight loss goal. I had gastric bypass when I was 20, but was so young that I didn't follow the rules and I ruined that amazing chance at a healthy life.

SO, here I am, 26 years old, a mom and a wife, and I finally have the drive and determination to find my healthy me. I started out about 2 weeks ago at 252 pounds and weighed in this morning at 238 pounds. I am doing the low-carb, high-protein eating plan and have been surprised at how smoothly things have gone. I am excited to watch that dreaded number on the scale keep going down and learning to love myself (something I have never done). I have never been a healthy weight and I am starting to see just how amazing that feeling is going to be!!

I'm new to being a forum member, so bear with me. Thanks for reading; I'm looking forward to all the new friendships to come!

Crystal

Welcome =)

Happy to have you join us! Can't wait to see you around the forums.

Best of wishes

Welcome! And congrats on the loss so far... seems like you know what your body needs right now to get to a healthier place!

See you around the boards!

Crystal: Welcome! Great job on the weight loss so far! Join some of the challenges and stay motivated!

Good luck with your efforts!! YOU can do it!!