What I call success... so far! :)

I just want to start off by saying how much I love this site! I really think the support I'm getting from everyone on here is what is getting me through this, this go-around! So, thank you!

My name is Erin. I'm a 30 year old single mom and have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I really started getting "hefty" in 5th grade. Looking back I wish I knew what triggered it b/c I don't have a clue? I was active in sports and band through Middle School and then in High School I was a little less active. However, my Junior year I lost a ton of weight, probably not in a healthy way, but I was the thinnest I'd ever been. Once I went off to college for a semester I gained every bit back and then some. I guess you could say I was in a rut. Thought I was in a healthy relationship, we left school, came back home and got jobs, got married, had a baby girl, and it all started going downhill from there. I wish I knew what my biggest weight was back in 2005/2006... I'd say around 230 or so!!! Anyways, left him, got a divorce, grew up (a lot) and figured out what I actually wanted out of life. I've never been happier except for this lingering weight that I'm always carrying around. I have flucuated between 210-195 for the last 3 years and I'm sick of it! I've finally found that breaking point where I want to do something about and I want to do it in a healthy way.

I know people usually wait to write on the success page once they have met a significant goal, but let me tell you... Just taking this step has been a success for me! I joined MFP on January 3rd. So far I have lost 8 pounds and counting. My goal is to get down to around 145, so I've got a ways to go, however I'm not getting discouraged and I'm not planning on giving up. This is the first time I've actually enjoyed working out and have enjoyed keeping up with my calories. I think this is a very realistic goal for me to reach and I'm super stoked!

I just wanted to give myself a pat on the back and thank you all as well! You've been a big help in this journey. I've got a long ways to go so any other supporters feel free to add me!

Thanks for reading and good luck to us all!

Erin