Does anyone else feel "normal," and try to shrug off the way clothing fits, the huge boobs and disgusting stomach and thighs and that doctor scale to the dryer, the bra, the beer or the scale?

Hi. I'm Tauxania - not really my name but my name for here. I am a teacher and in my latest class picture I look like this old fat lady. WHAT??? Could that really be ME? I guess I have been kidding myself. I am sick of denying what's going on and ready to just be me. Not skinny, because I have never been that model body that I always wished for. I just want to be me - but not this gross person in the picture. So I am determined to lose at least 35 lbs. I say at least because I think 140 is realistic and healthy but the BMI calculator says 135. Well, let's get to the 140's and talk about it.

I am 41 year old mom of 3 boys. I am divorced and pretty tight income so I i will need to do this right. Also I have lost weight due to divorce - that kind comes back. I have also lost on South Beach. That seems most feasible although I am not following exactly. I also have severe anxiety and depression I have to be aware of, but mostly control through meds.

I loved the SB forum years ago so I am excited about this forum and all of its variety of supports. I look forward to being a support to you as well.

Welcome! South Beach diet is my chosen food plan. I am a lot older-I am 58 and in addition to the weight-loss I have changed my entire health profile. Best wishes! We have a pretty active South Beach forum here!