Hi Everyone

Hey guys, my name is Roz, I'm 26 and from Glasgow in Scotland.

I joined MFP on Monday so only been going for a few days but am already starting to feel a difference. I've had far fewer sore stomachs and my mood is much improved.

My reason for joining:

I've never been particularly happy with my weight, it's gone up and down all my life. When I was in High School I went through a period of high exercise as my social life really got going and at thank point I lost over 4stone without trying. I spent a year or so being a slim size 12-14UK and I was really pleased with my weight and health. Since then changes in my lifestyle (college, uni then career) have meant the weight steadily crept back on. Last year I was at my heaviest and went up to a size 18-20 due to a very stressful period in my life but have since managed to lose some of that and am now a 16-18.

The final straw came recently when I went to see my doctor about a chest infection and was asked if I'd allow them to take my height and weight for my records. They measured and weighed me and then with a frown the doctor informed me that I'm "technically" obese! She told me that she recommended I lose some weight to reduce my risk of a bunch of different health problems. I come from a family with a long history of heart problems so I've always known I should try and keep my weight down but hearing it from a doctor really hits you like a brick to the head.

So here I am, I decided to do something about it, for both my health and my happiness. This site was recommended to me by my best friend who has already lost 2 stone and looks better than I've seen her look in 23years!

I'll need all the support I can get so please feel free to add me and I'll be happy to swap words of encouragement!

Cheers,
Roz