An obese me joined FS in January 2019. I was totally desperate; I knew change was needed!

I reached my goal by losing 46 pounds in 7 months. I was back to 145, which was my teen/early twenties weight. I maintained close to this for several years. But, enter 2023… I have reset my goal weight to 150. This not not because I am giving up on being fit and healthy but because I believe it is both an attainable and maintainable goal that fits with my life.

I am 50 now. My beautiful man married me 30 years ago. Our five children range in age from 20 to 27. Our oldest just finished her graduate studies and the rest are either going to university or are done with school… finally! I was a homeschool teacher for over 20 years to them all. It was fulfilling and wonderful, but I am so glad that it is done! Last summer our youngest daughter got married. We also started a new adventure by taking in two, 18 year old girls who needed a sanctuary from an abusive home. Last fall they moved to student housing, but they are now back for the summer. We are their family and our house is their real home. I am the assistant manager of a backyard habitat bird store.

I love the FS community! Without the help of friends here, I have no idea where I would be. I keep working and trying. I can’t give up!