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Hello Everyone,

My name is Elizabeth. I am 31 and I weigh in at 168 pounds. I am an LPN, have been married for 6 years (with my Husband for 11) and have three boys and a step-daughter. I began my journey on MFP three days ago....

I come from a large family and everyone loves to eat!! I had surgery in October and started an new job where I was on my feel all day 5 days a week...i dropped the weight down to 152 where i sat for a month or so. About three months ago, I got a promotion and now sit at a desk, I quit smoking, and am not as active at work as i was....therefore, I gained all my weight right back.

Overall, my self-esteem is low....its hard for me to be intimate with my husband because I feel ashamed and embarrased of my body and the way I look. i just lack the confidence in myself....thats another reason i joined....

I have read many stories on here about success, I see the support that complete strangers are giving others. I feel that i need this to help me be successful so that I don't give up on myself.....

My goal is to lose 30-35 pounds by the end of the year....I have put myself on MFP's 1200cal/day diet and have done well the last three days. I am still young and still have a lot of years to feel beautiful

please add me and help me through my journey!!