It's been a while...

Hopendre

My name is Hope and I have been on MFP for a while, but have just now started using it. Let's just say I wasn't ready for change until now. I am 36, have 2 children and am married. One child is moderately autistic and the other is on the high functioning end of the spectrum. I have diabetes, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, fatty liver, all the things that go with being overweight. But the thing that changed was this: My son came home and told me kids were teasing him because I was fat. So, I decided right then and there I needed to change for them. So far, I have lost 12 pounds from 308 to 296. Have a good start!

floweredsteel

12 pounds is an awesome start! Congrats! Add me if you want some friend motivation.

sezziejm

Well done on your loss so far .. I have a 5yr old son that's a non verbal autistic. Feel free to add me x

JustSomeEm

Well done, and congrats on making the decision to get healthier, honey. You've got this. :flowerforyou:

amjmom

Great job!

ellie0213

Great start! Congrats! Friends help. You can add me if you'd like!

lizzie14115

Well done you!, feel free to add me

pinkiezoom

Thats amazing and what a motivation too. New here too, so feel free to add me if you are looking for friends.

FromGastricToFantastic

Awesome work girl! I am so proud of you for getting on track. Once you start to change your life, it will change the lives of those around you. STELLAR!

PowerKickChic

You got this.