Hi All!
I'm so excited I'm beside myself! I've been overweight my whole life, the battle of the bulge for me began at the age of 9 and "the bulge" and I have been at war ever since. I have to tell you... I'm FINALLY winning!

About 14 months ago I did a favor for a friend and took a few Ballroom/Latin Dance lessons... I didn't walk into the studio thinking I'd lose the weight, I was just there to see what it was all about. Well, as of this week I've lost 94lbs! I still have a ways to go as I was at my peak when I started... 5'10" and 340lbs...ACK!

Before long the weight started to come off all on it's own! When I saw this, I decided to make other changes to help the process along...
I now make wise food choices and include a cardio workout most mornings along with practicing my dance steps... It's changed my life completely!

I currently have an online journal that is dedicated to my life changes... if I can do it so can anyone else! (Trust me, before I would lose my breath just walking to my car) Check it out! Ballroom Dancing: Changing my Life One Step at a Time

I'd love to hear your stories too... if you have any questions or want to know how you can take that first step too... Let me know!

Welcome to the Board! Are you going to start a diary here, so we can check in and lend support..or do we go to your diary or journal.

But anyway I hope you enjoy your time here. The people here are wonderful ..
best wishes
always
natalie jo

Congrats! What wonderful news!

Best wishes,

Barbara

I wish I could take ballroom dancing! I've always wanted to, it sounds like soooo much fun. But alas, the boyfriend doesn't dance and I'd feel weird (and he may get jealous) if I go dancing with other boys/without him. I made him promise that if we ever get married, before the wedding he has to take classes with me lol. Welcome! Congratulations on 94 pounds!!! That's awesome!
Shell