Hi, my name is Jamie, I have been a lurker since September. Until now!
Here's my story. I just turned 27, married my highschool sweetheart, and have one beautiful adopted daughter. Depression was a major part of my weight gain, at 18 I had my cervix frozen and after the fact, DR tells me it will lesson my chances of ever becomming PG, well, being young, and having a strong desire to settle down and have children, this hurt. My hubby and I finally got together about 8 months later, got engaged, and started trying to concieve. After a year of nothing happening, the realization set in, and so did the depression. I locked myself away mentally and emotionally, tried to put on a happy face for the sake of others, nad the pounds packed on. I went from 125lbs to 195lbs in about 2 years!!! And have been since. I am now at my highest weight of 235lbs (YUK!). I have ben trying off and on to lose the weight, but I have no will power, no confidence, no determination, until now. I recently (Saturday) went to DH's Christmas party, couldn't find anything to wear, found an awesome dress (finally), and was miserable in it b/c of my weight! My profile pic is at the moment I decided it was time for a change. Besides, my 10yr reunion is in June! I look forward to logging in and reading the stories of ppl who have lost the weight, made the changes, and found their support stone. I am looking forward to dropping at least 100lbs. My goal for June is somewhere around 60, somewhat realistic, right?? I am terrible for setting goals, I seem to think I am gonna wake up and be thin! Don't we all wish!! Anyway, thankss for taking time to read, I am open to all advice, criticisms, support, help!![/COLOR]