I've struggled with being overweight my whole life.  In March 2005, I decided to close the book on my current life and write a whole new one.  I left my husband of 3 years, quit my job, moved in with mom and dad (again), and started taking care of myself and loosing weight- finally!   I had decided it was time for a change when I went to the Doctor and weighed almost 340 pounds! 

By January 2006, I was at a weight of 237 (at my lowest).  I'd met the man of my dreams in May 2005, and we were married Feb 2006.  We were also trying to have a baby right away, which we suceeded!  I gave birth to the cutest little boy on October 16th 2am- 8 lbs 6 oz, 21 1/4 inches.

During my pregnancy, I gained 77 pounds back.  I'm now working to loose the 77 pounds I gained during the pregnancy.  This is my first goal...to reach 245 (what I was Jan 1, 2006).

My goal is to loose enough weight to keep me under 200 pounds.  When I was at 237, I was wearing size 16 pants, so I figure I'll probably be around a size 12 at 190-200.  That's what I'd like to reach.  If I choose to re-evaluated once I'm there, then so be it!

UPDATE: 5/17/07
Well, I've hit my first goal....  I've officially lost all my baby weight.  I now am below what I was when I got pregnant.  WOO HOO...

I'm now focusing and working on my next "mini-goal" of reaching 225.  I'd like to reach this by the end of July.    I can do this~

UPDATE: 8/9/07
Well, it's been a rough summer...   I'm up 6 pounds from what I was at my last update, and didn't make my "mini-goal" of 225.  BUT, I'm back on track and been doing well.  I've decided to set goals for each month, and not let myself "slack" past another month.  SO....   My August goal (going along with the August Weight-loss Challenge) is 10 pounds.  I'm down 3 so far since the first..woo hoo!  :)