I am a 34 year old single (but engaged) mother of 2. I work part-time and go to school full-time. I'm set to graduate July of 2009, and hope to get a wonderful job that pays well (and it's supposed to), get out of the apartment that we live in (it's a horrible neighborhood!), and either buy my own home or move in with my man and get married. I'm making huge changes to my life in the next year and half, and I would like to think I'd have the body to go with all the other new successes. A new life deserves a new body, right?

I've tried all kinds of diet plans, but can't seem to stick to anything. I wasn't always overweight. In fact, when I went through my "bad girl" stage about 8 years ago I only weighed 115 lbs! But that diet isn't worth it, so now I'm trying to get back down the right way. I've been worrying about my weight for years now, but didn't really get concerned until I had a free analysis done at the local recreation center and found out the hard facts. My BMI is 40.9... that classifies my as OBESE! OMG!!! I knew I was large, but didn't realize I was that large!

I want to change my body so that I can feel more comfortable in my skin. I have a wonderful man in my life and while he doesn't think I'm unattractive, I know he would be more attracted to me if I were thinner. Besides, I don't want to get married in a size 24 dress! I also have 2 kids at home, and even though they're older (15 and 11) I would still like to be more active with them.

So there's a little something about me, my background, and my goals. I know this is my time and I'm going to accomplish my goals, gain some self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment, and be ready to face my new world!