Hi everyone -
I am Patty - nice to meet you all. I am setting up my journal today, Monday, 6/11/07 because I am starting my Medifast program tomorrow, Tuesday, 6/12/07. This is the first time ever and I will make it work! I have been lurking for almost a week and am so glad to have found this forum. I am very excited and nervous too I have done my share of programs and even many that I "planned on starting" but never did. I even ordered food for the program and will use it up and then order a fresh batch. Kind of embarrassed about the whole thing but as I said I feel so excitied and hopeful and really feeling psoitive - almost renewed – today especially – because I have spent quite a bit of time reading the journals here and “getting to know you all”…what a great group!
In a nutshell - I am 45 (46 in Oct) and have a almost 6 yr old daughter. I have been married almost 4 yrs though was married previously for 16 yrs/no children. I am originally from the midwest though have relocated to the northeast for the last 7 yrs.
I have struggled with my weight mainly the last 6-7 yrs - but really since my daughter was born - always been very curvy and hourglass shaped but have struggled with poor eating habits and some depression lately and my weight is getting out of control. So it is time for me to take care of myself and be a good role model for my daughter at the same time.
Enough about me - I have enjoyed reading many journals here and look forward to chatting with you all very soon.
Thanks for stopping by