My name is Kim; I am 48 y/o. I live in Indiana. I have struggled with the weight game since my early 20s : Marriage+babies=FAT.

Several tries at WW with marginal successes (most recently since 2007: 30 off, then on; 25 off, then back on)...so ready to get off this bumpy wagon ride and make these efforts really pay off. FOR GOOD.

Will attend the informational seminar at a local hospital on the 8th. From there, an appt w/ a surgeon, and hopefully a smooth track to The Day to change my life.

I have 4 children...two older,on their own; two younger, 6 and 10...and I want to be able to enjoy these little boys. Not to feel ashamed of myself everytime there is a school event ---which makes me retreat into myself and 'appear' to be snobbish, which I am NOT. I enjoying meeting new people and making new friends, but being FAT puts the skids on much of that because I ashamed of myself, and feel intimated by the slim classy moms (all MUCH younger than me, too!)...I'd love to have the confidence to share my experience with them....my daughters are 23 and 20; my boys are still young, and I'd love to be able to TELL them "I've been where you are.." but don't even want to open my mouth because I don't feel acceptable.

My husband loves me no matter what, but I have become no fun in our marriage. Always tired, always frumpy...he deserves better. AND SO DO I.

I will check back regularly to see how you all are progressing...how your lives have changed and improved...I'm so excited to discover the REAL me, that's been hiding in size 20 for so many years!

Thanks for listening!

Warmly,

Kim

Welcome to the forum kk!

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

My husband loves me no matter what, but I have become no fun in our marriage. Always tired, always frumpy...he deserves better. AND SO DO I.

I really loved this quote, and especially how it ended. Everyone in your life deserves you at your best - and most especially YOU!

Hugs to you. Keep checking in and read up as much as you can. This place is amazing and super helpful!