I was of "thin to normal" weight as a kid, until my parents got a divorce at the ripe ol age of 9! My mom and I moved (in the country) nearby a small little market, which my best friends family owned. We'd go in and raid the store and get "Free candy bars". I struggled off and on always being just "Slightly" overweight throughout school. In high school, I was a big fan of the "NO FAT" diet and my best friend and I would sit in the hall and share a sleeve of saltine crackers and a huge bottle of water! I always hovered right around 150 pounds during those late high school days. (Which was heavy for a high schooler)
After a devastating breakup with my "high school love" in the fall of 1996 (Age 20), I dropped down to my adult low-137 pounds. At this weight, I was told daily how unhealthy and too skinny I looked. I have a narrow face and I looked gaunt. Interestingly, at that time in my life, I was still finding flaws-"my hips are wide, my butt looks big, I hate my arms". I slowly crept back up into the 180's and got together with my first husband. We had a baby and an unhappy marriage. He didn't want anyone looking at me and encouraged me to eat garbage, and sabotaged my efforts, telling me daily that "HE" thought I was beautiful. All this while I ballooned up to 237 pounds at my all time highest... From the time I MET him, to the time we divorced, I gained 100 pounds! I was astonished and embarassed of myself. I lived in Sweatpants and BIG shirts. Avoided going out in public as much as I could.
After my divorce, (2003) I began Atkins. I lost consistently on Atkins, getting all the way down to the low 160's, but generally hovering in the 170's. I did weight watchers to get down to 167, but was unable to "keep it there" without consistent point watching... I got back up to 177 and stayed there for quite some time. Late 2006, I became pregnant with my second daughter and got married shortly thereafter. My hubby is such a wonderful man, but I have "issues" with the fact that his ex wife was a small/thin person, which makes my weight problems even more bothersome.. When all was said and done with the pregnancy, my highest weight was 213 the day I had her. I was happy it was less than 237, but I knew I had a lot of work to do.
Upon Breastfeeding, with BOTH girls, I ended up gaining weight. After giving birth this time, I went down to 192 or so, only to START MF weighing 201! I am willing and able at this time in my life to continue using the MF products to some extent throughout my life. I figure if I'm going to have a snack, it might as well be healthy.
I began MF on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Today is Monday, March 24, 2008 and as of this morning, I am down 11.1 pounds and feeling great!
But.... I got home and realized that onions are not on the list!!! 
So, I stressed out, shared some freaked out text messages with my health coach I calmed down. I had lost this morning, so I hope I will be ok with it! 
you WILL successfully reach your goal because you WANT to be at a healthier weight and live a healthier lifestyle. We all have our little ups and downs but we hop right back on the wagon:+) WELCOME to you. I am so glad you are here with us...and CONGRAT'S on being 13.6 pounds down in such a short time...that's GREAT!! By the way, i'm Chynna..lol! Good luck to you girl!
But, at least it came back off. That is a good thing in itself. I just have to keep better control over who's cooking my food I guess!
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