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pintabians

Hello! I am a 48 year old mother of 17 children. Ten of which were born biologically, seven adopted. I also have five grandchildren. Three years ago after seeing a picture of myself with my oldest grandchild, I was completely disgusted with myself. I joined Weight Watchers and had a little success, but it was taking a lot longer than most of my WW companions. When my 45 year old brother got cancer, I had a huge reality check; I started researching cancer prevention and decided to change my whole family's eating habits. We started eating fresh fruits and vegetables, stopped eating sugar, candy, and sodas, and also started exercising. I lost 40 pounds! I was ecstatic and felt better than I had in 15 years! Since then, I have gained 10 pounds back (it's typical during the long winters in MN) and joined Fitness Pal in order to lose them again. I would like to reach my goal once and for all, since I never did reach it with Weight Watchers. I came within five pounds of my goal. I am excited to get to know some of you and am glad to be here!

amk44

Wow! Fantastic post! Welcome. Lots of really great people here to support you...

Destined

Welcome!!!Welcome and happy mother's day to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

PecanTan

First of a I would like to welcome you, I think that you will really like it here there are a lot of well informed people here that love to help and also give support to others. I would also like to wish you a very very Happy Mother"s Day!:flowerforyou:

lovelypen50

Welcome to the MFP site. It is a wonderful site, lots of great advise, and plenty of Motivation and Inspiration. It has been a blessing for me. Enjoy and Welcome.:flowerforyou:

lilykarger

17 kids!?!? you are my hero!