I started losing weight in 2008 when I went to my dad's funeral. I had to fly on an airplane and had to ask for a seat belt extender...how awful that was. From 2008 to 2010 I had lost 90 pounds but slowly started gaining some of it back even though I was so close to reaching my goal. I eventually gained back about 25 pounds - I now have 70 pounds to lose.

I love working out for two reasons - it gives me some "ME TIME" and I love the wonderful feeling of accomplishment when I am done.