Hi I'm so happy I found this site! I literally have no one to talk to about trying to lose weight. My husband doesn't have a sweet tooth so no help there

and my two closest friends are thin, one's a pastry chef

and the other is a triathlete. I sadly am not! I am the heaviest I have ever been at 230(although I've already started and lost 4lbs

) Oh my gosh I have never actually said how much I weigh out loud before! I was one of those skinny b____es that could eat whatever I wanted until I had kids and it has been a downward spiral, well upwards I guess, since. I recently had spinal surgery and not being able to get around, or lift anything, or tie my shoes....(the list goes on) has contributed to the most recent 20 lbs for sure. I want to lose weight for many reasons, besides looking good in a swim suit, I'm afraid that I will become diabetic like my mother. After seeing all of the health problems she's had as a result terrifies me. I also want to lighten the load for my damaged spine. Well I'm glad I found you!