I was banded May 15, 2008 at 299lbs. My goal is 140, so I have a ways to go.

About me:

• 33 years old (on Friday!)
  
• Divorced (and happy about it, thanks!)
  
• Female
  
• A full time student
  
• A full time paralegal
  
• Living with a roommate (Army guy, healthy, great friend and supporter)
  
• A little OCD, a lot Type A, and completely motivated
  
• I cuss like a sailor
  
• I love to travel
  
• I live on my BlackBerry (mentor will have to be someone OK with communicating via phone, text, email, chat, and boards**)
  

First, a nod to VegasGrace. FABULOUS post! I would love to talk to you sometime! That said, I am just this side of needing things like Protein powders for my morning smoothie, a gym membership to remind me that I need to (a) socialize and ( get my ass moving since I am paying for it. I know that's not your gig, but please know that I am applauding your posts. =)

I need tough love, and prefer it over most "touchy-feely" crap... but I need empathy, too. My mentor will need to be honest with me, but I don't want a drill sargeant. My mentor will need to have their own life outside of these boards and, believe it or not, outside the band. It's a tool, it shouldn't consume you (or me, for that matter). I want a mentor who will be proactive in mentoring, sharing their experience, but not someone who will throw in the towel because I did something my way.

I don't do the pity thing, I am not second-guessing this decision. I am here, I did it, and I want to move forward.

One of my favorite sayings: It is what it is. You deal with it, whatever it is, and you live your life.

As the title says, I would prefer a guy. It's not a deal breaker, but I am guy-friend type of gal. Less drama, more honesty, and usually to-the-point.

If you have questions, let me know.

Thanks!

** Not necessarily all at once or one over the other, but we both have lives and each medium has its own advantages.

Hi Felicia. After reading your post, it seems like we are both looking for the same type of support. BTW, Happy Birthday tomorrow!! I think we could be a great help and support to each other. I am 48, married with 3 sons and usuallyt work from home, but always have motorola PDA with me to handle text messaging and emails.

I need a no nonsense approach to this journey and I am often my toughest critic. This has its disadvantages as I often don't give myself credit for successes, but rather dwell on what else I need to do.

Let me know if you are interested in supporting each other.