logged in in feb then forgot about the site

since then I have lost over 40 lbs. My father died about 18 months ago and about that time I was having marriage difficulties and the weight just seemed to keep going up and up. I was about 132 when dad died and before I know it I was closing in on 180! I am now down to 140 and starting to feel much better. Funny how life can do that to you. I guess for a while there I just did not care. My biggest supporters have been my three kids 23,21 and 19. My hubby is just starting to come around and is very proud of what I have done in the last few months. He never once said anything about my weight but I could see it was starting to concern him especially when my cholesterol hit 240! I went from med cloths to extra larges and refused to step foot into a mall for a very long time. I am looking for motivation for my new healthy lifestyle from people that understand and people that know ever once in a while a push is needed. The food dairy has been helping and I am now seeing what I am doing wrong and why I have hit a plateau. I am becoming a little addicted to exercise but its helping with the stress in my life as well. I am typically and easy going person who loves my kids and my dogs. I am enjoying reading the comments every posts.