here because i NEED to get this weight off

Hi all! Just wanted to tell a bit about myself and get to know people. I am a stay at home mother of a 15 month old BEAUTIFUL(of course, i'm not biased at all*wink*) girl. Is it sad that I can't think of anything else to say about myself besides that, haha? I guess I'll talk about my weight issues since I can't think of anything now. I was always the 'healthy baby' that turned into the chunky child, overweight teen, & obese adult. I figure at this rate, the next place I'll be is six feet under. I don't understand why I was the chunky child. I always ate what my siblings ate & we all did the same sports. I just was always bigger & wore the same clothes as my older sister. Oh well. I do know why I was an overweight teen & obese adult...depression & overeating! I would try to lose weight & would lose some, but always gained it back plus more. I had been working out 3 hours a day/5 days a week before my wedding in August 2010, but I didn't lose any weight. I felt a whole lot better & my stamina had greatly increased, the fat just wasn't leaving. I know it's because I would visit my fiance on the weekends and would eat out a lot. We got pregnant with our honeymoon baby immediately & I only gained 7 pounds during my pregnancy. I went down to 275 after I had her & have gained 20 pounds in the past year. I need to get this weight off so I can be around to enjoy my daughter. I need to lose it before I have any more children. I need to lose it so I can enjoy my grandchildren for as long as possible. Most importantly, I need to lose it so can I enjoy a long life with my husband, Good Lord willing. So, here I am, hoping that website will help me to stay on track & keep at it. I set a small goal of 20 pounds. I've always made my goals for 100+ pounds & it's never worked, so we'll try it this way this time around. I look forward to meeting people & losing weight & getting healty with everyone! Have a very blessed day!