In 2003 I weighed 310 pounds, I had gastric by pass surgery at that time and lost 125 lbs, never getting below 185. I have gained back and lost that 125 lbs 4 times. The last time started approximately two years ago, and this time I lost from 265lbs down to 163. Thru exercising and working out...mainly lifting weights and sticking to a low carb diet. In June of last year I injured a groin muscle which put me out of the gym, in september I had hernia surgery to repair three hernias, a biopsy in Jan, all of which required not working out. All of that and the holidays I gained back 10 lbs, in Feburary of this year, in an effort to further my goal of getting healthy I quit smoking. I have gained another 30 lbs. I am miserable where I am at, and I am ready to hit the gym with a new goal...to finally lose this weight the last time. I truly believe that in every person there is a past which limits us...our potential if we don't bother to confront and deal with it. I have done that, now it's time to put the effects of that behind me. I have a workout, eating, plan, gym membership...all I need now is motivation and the correct attitude. I hope to get some of that here.

Because it truly truly changes your body. As a woman we tend to feel limited, we feel small, at times we are made to feel powerless over our own body, or that we cannot get by in this world without the help of someone else. When I am working out, I feel strong, I feel beautiful and I feel like I can acheive any dream I have.