Hello there. I recognize a few people from other places on the web. But I randomly found this site and thankfully so. I've been lurking for a bit. I figured I may as well sign up and start posting.

I am 23 and lately have been starting to have a few medical problems due to being overweight - err obese. I just keep telling myself that I'm way too young to already start down the path of medical problems. Way too young. At my heaviest I was a little over 200 lbs. at 5'3". I haven't always been a "big girl". I think the way I did things in my life - although ZERO regrets - had a big effect on my weight.

I went from high school cheerleading/gymnastics/tennis to marriage at 18, pregnant a month later, mom at 19 and then stay at home mom. I love the way I've done things, they were right for me, although these days it may seem very unconventional. But I went from being in constant motion through sports programs to the most amount of exercise was lifting a baby in the air. I didn't realize how big of a problem it was until I was a size 18 - at my heaviest. I guess I was in denial between size 5 and 18???

I've tried to lose the weight a few times but never really had much motivation. No real reason.

But here I am now. With some recent medical issues that have been brought to the surface, I know now what I need to do. It's too bad that it had to come to this though. I'm not looking to be model thin or beautiful in anyway. I just want to be healthy and live as long of a life as I can with my family. I'm ready to feel better. Anyways, I hope to get to know everyone. Sorry for my babbling. Good luck to everyone with your own goals! You can do it!

Glad you are getting on this while you are still young. It's not too late to start getting healthier and you have probably avoided a lot of health issues that would only get worse over time.

Best wishes to you and congrats on the weight loss so far!!!