I'm new to this whole weight loss support community, I'm a 29 year old female from the US (currently reside in MD). I heard community support can be very helpful, so i'm giving it a try. I've been overweight since I was 9 and have struggled with body image issues and low self esteem. I've YoYo dieted for years but always end up putting back any weight I had lost. My heaviest was 275 when I was 14 years old, then i picked up smoking (quit at 22) and got down to about 220 and I've been fluctuating between 220-240 my whole adult life. Recently, a friend of mine at work recommended the whole 30 diet because she had lost 60 pounds doing that. I started eating Paleo (whole 30) in May 2014. I'd say I follow the diet about 80 percent ( i still like a beer and a slice of pizza from time to time). I've lost about 43 pounds and I feel great. I've started jogging and signed up for a 10 mile race this April! I also try to get strength training and yoga in a couple of times a week. As of 2 nights ago the scale finally read 199!!!! under 200, i don't remember the last time I saw that!!! I still have about 35-40 pounds to lose, so I thought it would be a great time to get some tips/support/advise now that i'm at a point I've never been before. I'd appreciate any feedback or advise. Thanks everyone!
Congratulations on your big losses so far!! Hitting 199 lbs must feel amazing!! This forum is wonderfully supportive, so you came to a good group. 
