Finding the courage...

Hi everyone. I've been lurking around the message board for a few weeks now, but have been too scared to post anything. Not anymore! I've noticed that almost every post is genuine and supportive. This is something I want to be part of!

I'm actually a fairly active person by nature and profession - I'm a massage therapist and professional dancer. But, I think my body has come to expect that from me to maintain the very basics of health. It no longer keeps me fit and thin, especially when added to my poor eating habits and couch love time!

Anyway, I've been toying around with weight loss for about 2 years now and I'm ready to get serious. My husband and I have just begun trying to conceive our first baby. I've read many sources that say a woman's pre-pregnancy and pregnancy weight can directly effect 2 things - her ease in losing baby weight as well as the baby's tendency toward obesity or heaviness. I am leaning toward the fluffy side right now, but obesity runs in my family. I want to do everything I can to keep my future child from dealing with this disease! So, starting now I'm doing my best to be a good mom. Feels silly considering I'm not even pregnant yet! But, if I've had difficulty doing it for myself, I can do it for my future family!

Just wanted to note that I'll consult a physician and stop trying to lose weight once I'm actually pregnant. For now, I'm trying to steadily drop a few pounds and build some muscle in a safe way that keeps all my cycles baby-ready!

Thanks for reading and supporting!