Hi everyone. I'm Ashley and I'm 25 years old. I have a husband of 6 years and 3 wonderful boys. My life is pretty busy and I have decided to make for me and get myself healthy and happy.

I have been chubby since I was about 8 years old. During high school I was overwieght but never tired to diet or get myself in shape...I loved food and eating whatever I wanted. At the age of 20 I had my first son, Isaac. I gained about 65 pounds and never lost it. I wanted to lose weight but wasn't willing to put the effort in to do it. I just decided to not care about my weight. I always hated being fat but I didn't think I could lose weight. I didn't think I was worth it.

At age 24 I began having gallbladder attacks and had to eat a strict low fat diet. The fear of having a horrible and painful gallbladder attack kept me on track. I lost 45 pounds in 3 months! I then realized that if I kept going with the diet that I could get healthy and lose my extra weight.

I am now determined to lose more weight. I have about 90 more pounds to lose before I reach a healthy weight. I am taking it one day at a time and being patient with my body while it slowly transforms. It's also a big motivator when I can buy smaller clothes that look great. I love my new body and I know that it will just keep getting better with every pound that I lose.