Bethanne

Hello, my name is Beth. I have been heavy all my life. My story is no different than others that you've read. I've tried all the fad diets, lost weight, and then gained it all back and then some. This year, however I got on the scale and ran out of numbers. I couldn't believe it-I was over 300lbs. I never dreamed I d ever be this big. I always thought to be this big you'd have to eat 3 Big Macs a day but I guess pizza, cheeseburgers, french fries, and sodas add up the same way.

Why now and not at 250, 270, or 290? There are several reasons I am adamant to lose the weight now. I have been married to wonderful man for 7 years. I know he loves me for me and has never once complained about what I look like. I turn 30 this year and I want to have a baby. Let me be more specific I want a healthy baby. I know that having a baby at this weight would be dangerous to me as well as my unborn child and I want to give my child every opportunity I can. In addition, I finally want to do it for me. For me food is an addiction and like all addictions you have to want to change before any cure will work.

So now with the encouragement from my friends and family, a healthy low fat diet, and a good exercise program I am going to take the weight off and keep it off.