Re: New Member, New Year, New Life...

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Shirley,

Welcome here! You are truly on a journey to your new life! I am a lot like you: I am 39, single mom of 3 boys (10, 12 and 14) - my singleness is not new to me, though living "on our own" *is* - the year I got re-divorced, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and she lost her job through it all, so I could not maintain two households and support all of us, so we moved in with my mother. I have gone through joblessness, homelessness, underemployment, etc. In there somewhere, I sent the two younger boys to live with their father since I felt I was just getting pulled under. A year and a half ago, I was able to finally move my older ds and I into our own home. I have no couch or living room furniture. I don't have a bed for myself - sleeping on a cot. But, it works, it is home and it is ours. Things are progressively getting better and this year, furniture is on the list LOL!! I actually found a bed and living room set that I am buying with bonus money and income tax refund soon. Should be in Feb, I am hoping!! OH, and a car too - I haven't had a car for a year now.

Just remember, you can do it and you are important! Give yourself the 30-60 minutes a day you deserve so you can be the best/better mother to the kids!! That's been the best thing this past year has been joining Curves. Sure, I try to talk myself out of going every time, but it is so fun and all for me when I get there.

Are you journaling? Be sure to keep journal on your feelings, what is working, what isn't working, etc.

Looking forward to getting to know you and follow your progress,

[Guest guest]

Hi Shirley

I am very new here, but I wanted to comment on your

entrance to the single parent world. I am one who has

" been there done that " and honestly I think I did it

pretty well. I had four kids in four years. They are

now ages 22 - 26. Although I am not really a Hillary

Clinton fan, it does really take a village to raise a

child. There were a lot of villagers that looked like

pee wee sports coaches, teachers, 4-H leaders, dance

teachers, and sunday school teachers. And my parents

and friends. For example a freind of mine's husband

always took my boys hunting when he took his sons. I

always hated when people well say about a child 'Well

he's from a single parent home, so you know what that

means " my reply was no what does it mean. I always

told the kids they were not from a broken home but

from superMom's home. My kids were very active in

school and community and did not meet the demise of

" single parent kids "

But you do have to take time for yourself and get the

weight off so you will feel better and be able to keep

up with them. There were some things that I never

got to do with the kids, like rollercoasters, because

I would not fit in one.

I just wanted to take some time to be the cheerleader

for single parents and let you know that you can

accomplish this new life of being a single parent.

Vickie

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[Guest guest]

Shirley,

Welcome to the club. I love that we are supportive here, but gently nudging

when someone's clearly headed in the wrong direction, and nobody makes

excuses for each other. We all have different struggles, for many of us

losing the weight is only part of the issue, there are self-esteem,

relationship and other issues. A day that is bad for one might be a day when

someone else is feeling on top of the world and can help someone who is

down.

My weight struggle is very similar to yours. I started (this last time) at

277.8 and was hoping to hit the 10-lb mark at my weigh-in, with an eventual

goal of about 140. My sister and I have been working very hard at sorting /

clearing Mom's house for eventual sale (Mom's in a retirement facility now).

I ate fairly responsibly at Christmas and we spent most of the last week

sorting / packing / carting stuff to a rented dumpster.

I was very disappointed to realize that I was up 0.5, although that means

I've more or less stayed at 0-minus 2 lbs for the holiday season. A wise

email friend of mine, a nurse, commented that with all the physical activity

on the house (one week this month and one week last month), I probably have

added muscle mass. I also took a *bad* fall in the basement on Tuesday,

messing up my " good " ankle (that's a relative term - one is better than the

other), so I expect that I have some water retention due to swelling at the

injury points. Also, I know we didn't keep fully hydrated. I'm hoping that

getting back to a routine on Tuesday will help sort things out.

I have purchased some oranges which I love when I eat them, but I usually

don't buy them because they are a bother and messy to eat. SO WHAT? I can

take 20 minutes to call in an order for cheesy hashbrowns at the deli, walk

to ATM and to deli to pick it up and eat it, but I can't take 30 seconds to

slice up an orange and 5 minutes to eat it and wash my hands? Amazing what

we tell ourselves about " time management " when it comes to getting the food

we think we want, not what we know we need.

OK, rant over for the moment. I need to go put the last of the turkey in

the freezer and slice up some strawberries for dessert. Yum.

Eileen in OR

New Member, New Year, New Life...

It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds

to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to

at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long

way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize

are key things.

I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey,

whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to

know I am not the only one in this situation.

[Guest guest]

I thought I was the only person that convinced myself,

that it would save me time in my busy day to go

through a drive thru rather than going to a store that

has a salad buffet, but I would have to park , then

walk in, walk back to the buffet, and then time to eat

it when I get back to the office, however going

through the drive thru I can have it inhaled by the

time I get back and go right into returning phone

calls.

--- Eileen <ebax@...> wrote:

> Shirley,

>

> Welcome to the club. I love that we are supportive

> here, but gently nudging

> when someone's clearly headed in the wrong

> direction, and nobody makes

> excuses for each other. We all have different

> struggles, for many of us

> losing the weight is only part of the issue, there

> are self-esteem,

> relationship and other issues. A day that is bad for

> one might be a day when

> someone else is feeling on top of the world and can

> help someone who is

> down.

>

> My weight struggle is very similar to yours. I

> started (this last time) at

> 277.8 and was hoping to hit the 10-lb mark at my

> weigh-in, with an eventual

> goal of about 140. My sister and I have been working

> very hard at sorting /

> clearing Mom's house for eventual sale (Mom's in a

> retirement facility now).

> I ate fairly responsibly at Christmas and we spent

> most of the last week

> sorting / packing / carting stuff to a rented

> dumpster.

>

> I was very disappointed to realize that I was up

> 0.5, although that means

> I've more or less stayed at 0-minus 2 lbs for the

> holiday season. A wise

> email friend of mine, a nurse, commented that with

> all the physical activity

> on the house (one week this month and one week last

> month), I probably have

> added muscle mass. I also took a *bad* fall in the

> basement on Tuesday,

> messing up my " good " ankle (that's a relative term -

> one is better than the

> other), so I expect that I have some water retention

> due to swelling at the

> injury points. Also, I know we didn't keep fully

> hydrated. I'm hoping that

> getting back to a routine on Tuesday will help sort

> things out.

>

> I have purchased some oranges which I love when I

> eat them, but I usually

> don't buy them because they are a bother and messy

> to eat. SO WHAT? I can

> take 20 minutes to call in an order for cheesy

> hashbrowns at the deli, walk

> to ATM and to deli to pick it up and eat it, but I

> can't take 30 seconds to

> slice up an orange and 5 minutes to eat it and wash

> my hands? Amazing what

> we tell ourselves about " time management " when it

> comes to getting the food

> we think we want, not what we know we need.

>

> OK, rant over for the moment. I need to go put the

> last of the turkey in

> the freezer and slice up some strawberries for

> dessert. Yum.

>

> Eileen in OR

>

>

>

>

> New Member, New Year, New

> Life...

>

> It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have

> over 100 pounds

> to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would

> like to get down to

> at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that

> I have a long

> way to go. I plan to change my eating habits.

> Eating and excersize

> are key things.

>

> I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at

> in your journey,

> whether just starting or are almost finished. It is

> encouraging to

> know I am not the only one in this situation.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

, Thank you. No living room furniture? Wow. I don't have a couch either, but we are using cushions. Thanks for the journaling idea. I think that is a great idea for many reasons. I look forward to getting to knowing you as well. Shirley in CO __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Eileen, Thank you. I am sorry to hear you took a bad fall.And yes, its very true that what we desire often tends to seem easier than the healthier choice. Very good point. Shirley in CO __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Welcome Shirley,

Boy Can I relate to your story. I had 3 children in three years and then got a divorce when my youngest was 18 months old. My husband was non supportive and left all the work of taking care of the children to me. He eventually became abusive to me and my oldest daughter. I threw him out but was terrified of raising the kids alone. I got a job at a Day Care Center. My kids were allowed to go there free because I worked there. There were just down the hall from my room where I could check on them any time.I was a single mom for six years and we made it. At the time I met my husband I was working full time and attending church on a regualr basis. People at church helped me with the children. Some of the ment were good mail role models. My ex chose not to be a part of the childrens lives. Anyway, I met my current husband at church singles group. He has adopted my children legally and is a great dad. One thing that has remained constant is my struggle with my weight. I weigh about 300 pounds. I'm going to start a new diet for the new year. At least I'm going to try. I'm going through some depression right now because it is winter and that will make it hard to focus. I wish you the best in your situation. You will find all kinds of support here.

Blessings,

New Member, New Year, New Life...

Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year!

[Guest guest]

"Welcome back" - I wondered where you had wandered off to. Good job with the handful of pounds you have gotten back off!!

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/31/2006 5:11:51 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, shiri.mama@... writes:

Well, tomorrow is January 1, 2007. "7" is the number of completion, so let's either complete our goal or complete finally sticking with it for the long haul... lol that is much easier said than done, but a chord of 2 or more is stronger than one, so let's do this together.

Hadn't thought of that. Now my mind's going to be reeling to see what I can accomplish by 7/7/07!!!!

Thank you, thank you very much!!

[Guest guest]

, You have no idea how much I appreciate this note. I was so scared of leaving and a big part was because of being terrified of being a single mom. When I told my sister that I was planning on leaving, she said that she and her husband had been talking and they said it probably was a good thing. Her saying that was more than for the reasons I had for leaving when I did. She said, "You were such a beautiful and smart woman with so much potential... he has been no good for you. You aren't the person that you used to be." I think a lot of my weight problem has had a lot to do with depression. There have been so many times that I have tried to lose weight. Like I said before, I have lost significant amounts of weight before but the big problem in me finishing, I think was my depression. So when I said, this is a new year and a new life I mean that in so many ways. I

am going to work on making myself healthier for my kids and try to learn how to live again. I am scared, but I am really glad I have joined this group more than anyone could imagine. Thank you and thank you to everyone who commented on my introduction letter. I do really look forward to getting to know you and to beating this extra weight by your sides. Shirley in CO Ogle <karenogle133@...> wrote: Welcome

Shirley, Boy Can I relate to your story. I had 3 children in three years and then got a divorce when my youngest was 18 months old. My husband was non supportive and left all the work of taking care of the children to me. He eventually became abusive to me and my oldest daughter. I threw him out but was terrified of raising the kids alone. I got a job at a Day Care Center. My kids were allowed to go there free because I worked there. There were just down the hall from my room where I could check on them any time.I was a single mom for six years and we made it. At the time I met my husband I was working full time and attending church on a regualr basis. People at church helped me with the children. Some of the ment were good mail role models. My ex chose not to be a part of the childrens lives. Anyway, I met my current husband at church singles group. He has adopted my children legally and is a great dad. One thing that has

remained constant is my struggle with my weight. I weigh about 300 pounds. I'm going to start a new diet for the new year. At least I'm going to try. I'm going through some depression right now because it is winter and that will make it hard to focus. I wish you the best in your situation. You will find all kinds of support here. Blessings, New Member, New Year, New Life... Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and

becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your

journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year! __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Vickie, I wanted to thank you as well for your kind introduction. Also thank you for your words of wisdom and for letting me know you made it through being a single mom. Have a great year and I wish you the best of luck in accomplishing your goals too. Shirley in COVickie Buck <derfsvic@...> wrote: Hi ShirleyI am very new here, but I wanted to comment on yourentrance to the single parent world. I am one who has"been there done that"

and honestly I think I did itpretty well. I had four kids in four years. They arenow ages 22 - 26. Although I am not really a HillaryClinton fan, it does really take a village to raise achild. There were a lot of villagers that looked likepee wee sports coaches, teachers, 4-H leaders, danceteachers, and sunday school teachers. And my parentsand friends. For example a freind of mine's husbandalways took my boys hunting when he took his sons. Ialways hated when people well say about a child 'Wellhe's from a single parent home, so you know what thatmeans" my reply was no what does it mean. I alwaystold the kids they were not from a broken home butfrom superMom's home. My kids were very active inschool and community and did not meet the demise of"single parent kids" But you do have to take time for yourself and get theweight off so you will feel better and be able to keepup with them. There were some

things that I nevergot to do with the kids, like rollercoasters, becauseI would not fit in one. I just wanted to take some time to be the cheerleaderfor single parents and let you know that you canaccomplish this new life of being a single parent. Vickie __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Wow Shirley, you've been through a lot! I'm a single parent - she's 19 now but it's always been just us. I'm proud of her - in spite of the whole single parent / struggling financially - she finished high school went on to the local college with plans of a 4 year college in her future.

It was actually when my dad died that I stepped on the scale - 330 pounds May 2003. I got down to 265 - got lazy got back up 327 am down to 318. I was back on track in Sept but had some issues - this is my first post in months and I fell about 900 messages behind and have gained about 10 pounds. So I'm back and focused on losing my first 10 pounds!

Welcome, you'll love it here - the ladies are the best. Live, Love, Laugh

New Member, New Year, New Life...

Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the

rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in

this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year!

..

[Guest guest]

, I have done the yoyo thing too. Well, tomorrow is January 1, 2007. "7" is the number of completion, so let's either complete our goal or complete finally sticking with it for the long haul... lol that is much easier said than done, but a chord of 2 or more is stronger than one, so let's do this together. Thanks for the warm welcome! SHirley in CO <bryefield@...> wrote: Wow Shirley, you've been through a lot! I'm a single parent - she's 19 now but it's always been just us. I'm proud of her - in spite of the whole single parent / struggling financially - she finished high school went on to the local college with plans of a 4 year college in her future. It was actually when my dad died that I stepped on the scale - 330 pounds May 2003. I got down to 265 - got lazy got back up 327 am down to 318. I was back on track in Sept but had some issues - this is my first post in months and I fell about 900 messages behind and have gained about 10 pounds. So I'm back and focused on losing my first 10 pounds! Welcome, you'll love it here - the ladies are the best. Live, Love, Laugh New Member, New Year, New Life... Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very

disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like

130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year! . __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Shirley - I like that - 2007 and the 7 being the number of competition - you're on Live, Love, Laugh

New Member, New Year, New Life...

Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the

rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in

this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year!

..

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[Guest guest]

no good excuse for not being around and I knew I was in trouble when I stopped reading the board in October - here's to 2007! Live, Love, Laugh

Re: New Member, New Year, New Life...

"Welcome back" - I wondered where you had wandered off to. Good job with the handful of pounds you have gotten back off!!

[Guest guest]

Shirley Welcome. 2007 will be your year. You just focus on being the best mom you can AND TCB and you will do great. I am trying to restart my Weight loss Efforts. I am a great cheerleader BUT suck in the fight itself. LOL My oldest is 12 and that is when I gained. BUT I dont work now and struggle daily with the weight.

2007 is the year of WEIGHT LOSS...

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/1/2007 9:11:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shiri.mama@... writes:

That should be our motto... 2007 is the year of WEIGHT LOSS!!! I like the sound of that!

I just read one of FLY Lady's emails and her motto for the new year is "Progress... not Perfection" in 2007

I'm sticking with that - I can live with that LOL!! The rest will come...

[Guest guest]

Taking care of Business.

NH. 246.6

[Guest guest]

THanks ! What does TCB mean? That should be our motto... 2007 is the year of WEIGHT LOSS!!! I like the sound of that! Shirley in COJase04567@... wrote: Shirley Welcome. 2007 will be your year. You just focus on being the best mom you can AND TCB and you will do great. I am trying to restart my Weight loss Efforts. I am a great

cheerleader BUT suck in the fight itself. LOL My oldest is 12 and that is when I gained. BUT I dont work now and struggle daily with the weight. 2007 is the year of WEIGHT LOSS... __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Shirley,

I'm glad you found your way here to the group. I wish you the best. It is scary alone and it isn't easy but things have a way of working out. I know you will be happier soon.

Blessings,

New Member, New Year, New Life...

Hello, My name is Shirley. I am a mother of 3. I have a 7 year old, 6 year old and 3 year old. I started my weight challenges back during my first pregnancy. I gained 90 pounds bringing me up to 255. After she was born I lost 55 pounds and found out that I was pregnant with my son. I gained 65 pounds with him. I lost 70 pounds after he was born. Then I got sick and was in the hospital and gained about 30 pounds. Then I found out that I was pregnant with my 3rd child and I gained 70 more pounds. In the first year after Chloe, my youngest was born I had lost 84 pounds and then my best friend died in a car accident. I became very disillusioned with the whole body stuggle and focus after seeing her beautiful body, not so pretty lieing in her casket.Of course when you lose sight of the desire to keep losing and becoming healthy, you gain more weight... *sigh* I gained back about 60 pounds. My marriage was on the rocks... I was in an abusive situation and there were a lot of other stressors that really just added to everything. Well, needless to say I was divorced on October 17th and I am a single mom of 3 kids. A week ago, I moved out of my parents and into my own home with my three kids.So, its kind of neat in a way that I will begin a whole new life and new year in my new home. I appreciate your support and stories that you will share with me on this challenge. It is so overwhelming when you realize that you have over 100 pounds to lose. I am actually at 270 pounds and I would like to get down to at least 150 if not less like 130. I just know that I have a long way to go. I plan to change my eating habits. Eating and excersize are key things. I would appreciate to hear where some of you are at in your journey, whether just starting or are almost finished. It is encouraging to know I am not the only one in this situation.Well Have a great day and An even better new year!

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