Last year - around the middle of August - my body shut down, mainly due to stress at my job, but I am sure my weight did not help any. I was a whopping 198 pounds! I am 5'5" - and although I have a large frame - that is still too much weight. I ended up with burscitis in my hip and gout and halux rigidus in my foot. I was a mess. My doctor had finally suggested - for my gout - a special diet that eliminated "processed foods". Wow...60+ pounds later I am at a comfortable 132-135 now. I am trying to get to 125 now, not really sure why - maybe just to prove to myself that I can do this too! Still have issues with my tummy and bottom - extra skin and fat cells.

I have been married for 11 years (this July) and have 2 beautiful girls (10 and 5). I work full-time as a benefits administrator - I have been in accounting for over 15 years and wanted to see what else was out there.