Howdy!

I've spent my entire life trying to battle my weight and have always lost (the battle - not the weight). I can't count the number of times I've declared "This is it! I've had enough! I'm going to lose the weight this time!" - only to fail. I'm trying to shift my focus from losing weight to being active and enjoying life. There are so many things that I would love to do, but shy away from b/c of my weight and poor self-image.

I have a good life. We moved to Calgary, Alberta a couple of years ago and I'm finally starting to settle in. I have a wonderful husband and two fantastic boys. I've always been the overweight child and was teased. When I was a senior in high school I had lost weight and was at 135. By the time I met my husband (4 years later) I had gained 50 lbs. With my first child (1999) I gained 40 lbs. and couldn't shake the baby weight. The highest my weight has ever been was in 2001 where I topped the scale at 251.

Because of a wreck (I couldn't exercise) and being on blood thinners (couldn't eat certain foods), my doctor prescribed a weight loss aid. I lost 50 lbs and got pregnant again (2008). Once again I gained about 40 lbs. I've been sitting between 230-240 ever since.

That's me in a nutshell. I'm looking forward to meeting new people who are in the same boat. I would love to find someone close by that could be my "buddy" as I travel this road (we could workout together sometimes).

Even if you don't live next door, give me a holler - it will be nice to meet you. I need all the help and support I can get! ;o)

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