Hello everyone. My name is Dani and I am 28 turning 29 in a few weeks. I am a teacher from Staten Island, NY. I am currently still in school finishing my M.S. I have been overweight as long as I can remember. I always had problems finding "cool" clothes that fit. I have to say that I was fortunate in the fact that I was never bullied because of my weight. I don't know whether kids were afraid I would sit on them or what. Lol. I am a confident woman and I am not trying to lose weight to look better. I am trying to lose weight to feel better. My maternal grandparents, my mother and my aunt all have diabetes, and that scares the life out of me. Several months ago I lost my aunt to pancreatic cancer, and that was a real eye opener. I am only 28 and I am fearful of disease. I mean I am sure that no one enjoys disease, but the idea of being sick and unhealthy really scares me....So here I am on day one of the Metabolism Miracle. I know someone who has had great success with this....and I am going to be the next one. Day 1 was a little rough. Have a bit of a headache I can't break, and have hunger that can't be satisfied. I suppose this is my body going through carb withdrawl. The next few days will be rough, but I know it will get better after that. It is a pleasure "meeting" you. This is going to be me. Well carrots are high in carbs and I can't have them right now, but you guys know what I mean. Good Luck everyone! Dani

Welcome, don't worry the headaches will go away just stay strong we can do this!

Thank you. At the risk of sounding like Obama...Yes We Can! Lol

I had no idea that carrots are high in carbs (saved for my notes)

I started today as well (worked out with some podcast music)

I have a long *weigh* to go in a short time to get there,

But every second of this journey is worth it to me.

My goal is no longer : Looking good, or feeling great, but rather my goal is a better me.

Hey Jonah,

I am not sure if they are high per say, but on the plan I am doing, I am not allowed to have them or corn at this stage. A lot of other veggies are "free" veggies so I don't think I will miss them too much. Love, love, love the play on words. Very clever. Podcasts are pretty groovy. I need to get moving and motivated! Good for you that you have seemed to do both already! WoooHoooo. I am sure that you are great the way you are, but always strive to be better. Good luck!
Dani