Hey all,

Susana here, 22 years old coming in at roughly 240 pounds, I've lost a net 40 pounds since January of 2008. I have been stuck at this weight for some time and have FINALLY decided to get back on the wagon. This site helps so much! I do not know if I could have done it without the tools and also the support of the groups. I recommend joining a group of people with similar weights and goals, it helps to see others in a similar situation and what they have accomplished.

I am not happy with my body, not yet anyways. I want to eventually get down to 180, and once I am there, I will decide how much lower I want to go. I'll be lying if I said I only wanted to lose weight for health reasons, although that is a very important one. I have also been a bigger girl and it really takes a toll on my self esteem. My family is all for the most part large, and I want to break from that, to help insure a longer, healthier life. Appearance is very important to me and I know if I am smaller, I will be happier, because I'll feel better about myself. I am single and that honestly bothers me. Is it because of my weight? Probably not, but it has to do with my self esteem and right now I am not comfortable with myself, so I don't look for relationships as it would create an overall awkward situation.

I am just like any other 22 year old female. I am insecure, but I love myself and know that I can reach my goal with the right mentality and hard work. I am doing this for ME! I have always envisioned myself as being smaller and I will not go throughout life always wishing for that. I am going to take it! here's to losing 30 pounds in the latter part of this year! =]

Goals as of 1/23/08

Weigh below 230

Weigh Below 215

Weigh Below 200

Weigh 180 (or lower!)

Be a size 13

Be a size 11

Be a size 9

Run a 10-minute mile (achieved in May 2009)

Run an 9-minute mile (achieved in July 2009)

Run an 8-minute mile