I was on here a loooong time ago and I'm back. Was down as low as 113/size 2-4 (okay, it was too thin but I was running and couldn't stop--until I stopped running and then all **** broke loose!) and made my way back up here to 190. I want to get down to 123, hopefully by my 45th birthday which is next September. I wanted to skip going to WW this time, being very familiar with the program. So I'm hoping that I can turn to you all for support and accountability and be all that for you as well. I think more than anything, I'd like to boost my self-image and body image (whether I'm heavy or thin)...right now I feel disgusting, asexual and obsess about the weight all the time.)

Since I'm starting again today, here are my beginning stats for full disclosure:

Weight: 190
Height: 5'5"
Dress Size: 14/16
Bust: 43.5
Waist: 35
Abs: 43.5
Butt: 44.5
Midthight: 25.5
Upper arm: 15.5
Calf: 17

I'd like to also get back into daily walking, leading to some running/races (I did 9 5ks in 2001 with my best time being 37 minutes, reduced from 42 minutes!), and weightlifting.

Looking forward to speaking to y'all!

Dawn

Welcome Dawn. Feel free to join us on the weigh-in-at-home thread.

Okay....Day 1, not bad. Except I couldn't really keep on program. Had to spend most of the day at the hospital (mother-in-law ill) and then was famished for dinner (Lundy's...it's seen better days). So ended up eating Triple Berry Cheerios and 1/2 cup skim milk for breakfast (about 4 pts) and then for dinner, had 4 small biscuits, some french fries and a lobster stuffed with scallops, shrimp and breadcrumbs (terrible choice). Then a few ounces of muenster cheese. I don't know how to estimate the points here, but I know I went over...luckily it was day 1...so I can make TODAY day one. Isn't it just wonderful the way we can kid ourselves. Anyway. lost 1/2 lb so I'll take that. And go forward.

First main goal date is 7/18, when I leave for California for a week of business/fun. I'd like to have at least 10lbs off by then and considering it's my first 10, I think I have a shot at it. Almost 4 weeks away.

Dawn