Hi all! Brand new here.

XMetalMomX

So here's my long story short:

I've always been overweight from the time I was a kid. I had a lot of difficulty between my teens through today with self-esteem. I've covered it up with a lot of sarcastic remarks and attitude, but was never short on showing love and support to anyone. I was married, had children, bought a house, got divorced and foreclosed in a matter of 3 years. After that, I had dropped 40+ pounds, and met someone else. Fell head over heels and spent several years trying to make that work. It didn't (more of my own self-esteem problems). All the weight came back, hard. I drank, I slept, I did the bare minimum for survival, and cut myself off from family and friends. I was tired all the time, and sleeping for 12 hours a day. Finally I went to the doctor, and as it turns out, a lot of my problems were tied to hypothyroidism. Within just a few months, I had dropped 10 pounds. I also went back to the second guy for a second chance (FYI- That's dumb, don't do that).

So here I am. 36, mother of 2 boys, mid-career, and shifting gears. I don't see anything else. I want to lose weight. I'm around a size 18, and I want to get back down to a size 10.

So if there's anyone out there that has a similar story, or is looking for support, I'm very interested to see if this online support system is beneficial. For me, or if I can help anyone else.

-C

heysarge13

Welcome to MFP. I started years ago and it helped me focus and achieve my fitness goals. Then decided to leave, and well.... Im back.

XMetalMomX

Welcome back then! Time to get down to business!

Jenniferakajacel311

Welcome to MFP! I'd be happy to support you, one size 18 mom to another