I've been lurking here for about 2 weeks now, put my profile up and such, but thought I should really introduce myself.
At the beginning of the year, I decided, for the last time, to get my weight back under control. I had always been a heavy kid and struggled with weight. But it wasn't until college, when my weight ballooned. I had, at that time, decided that I was going to focus on my education and once I graduated I would focus on my weight....one major obstacle at a time. A couple years after college, I managed to keep my promise to myself and committed to losing weight and becoming healthy. I got my butt to the gym, got a trainer, ate what I was told to....the whole bit. I managed to lose over 90 lbs. I was the healthiest I had been in my life. And I felt so good.
I managed to keep most of the weight off for over four years. During that time I worked out at least 4 days a week, and really watched what I put in my mouth. But in '03 I met my dh and fell head over heals in love. We dated for a little over 6 months and decided to get married. He loved me for who I was, not what I looked like....in fact he liked me with a little meat on my bones. Unfortunately, I took that unconditional love and ran with it. In the time that we've been married, I've managed to regain ALL of the weight I had previously lost, plus probably 15-20 more pounds
I found myself at the highest weight ever.
So here I am now, making myself a new commitment.....to get healthy again. Since the beginning of the year, I have lost almost 18 pounds and it feels GREAT!!!!
I am focused on taking babysteps to make this happen again. I now know that this is a daily struggle with me, but I am committed to making it work, now and forever.
I look forward to becoming a contributing member of this group. From what I've read already, you guys are so supportive and loving. What a great group I've found!!!
Have a great weekend!
ENJOY!!!!
Finally introducing myself
, and so glad that you came forward! lol...instead of just lurking! 
I know that you'll find lots of motivation around here, as I'm sure you've seen. And accountability here really helps me GO FOR THE GOLD! Hypothetically of course! 
Hope to get to know you a little more by the days! 
It sounds like you're very committed to a new, healthy lifestyle. Glad you're here!
