I am currently a 5'3'' 22 year old female, and I weigh approx. 135 lbs. I have never had a weight issue until the last couple of years when I got a desk job, became much less active and ate without a care. When I was growing up I was very active with track and horse back riding, and then about 3 years ago I moved down to Austin, TX. and weighed a very fit 115 lbs. Over time i gained 30 pounds from lack of excercise, eating too much, and too much beer and wine. I was at my highest weight in January 2007 (148 lbs). Ive recently got my act back together . . . I workout almost daily, ride my horse 4+ days a week, and eat much better. So far Ive gotton down to 135 pounds and hope to reach my goal of 115-120 by June 2008.

I am so happy that I found this community, and thoroughly enjoy all the tips and advice. I wish everyone the very best with their own journey to becoming healthier and happier!

Update 6/24/08 - I am currently down to 125 pounds! Just got a new treadmill for home and looking in to getting some free weights! Only 10 pounds to go and some muscle to gain!