[love4scotland]

Hello everyone! Just introducing myself. My name is MJ and I am 33 years old. I have been obese most of my life and am now at 347lbs. I tried Atkins a couple of years ago for 35 days and lost 40lbs but fell off at Christmas. I knew a few months ago it was time to try again but was getting married and had already bought my dress so I decided as soon as my husband and I got back from our honeymoon I would restart. I have and am on day 10 with no cheating. My body is going in and out of shock (feeling sick and very shaky and tired) but once I get up and get moving that goes away. I'm in this for the long haul and my goal weight is 150. I also hope to be much more active. I want to be healthy and love myself.

A pet peeve of mine is people who say oh a bite of mashed potatoes (when I'm cooking for others) won't hurt you. Ahhh but it will. I am addicted to carbs and sugar and I know just a bite will set off a flurry. I am determined. Thank you for welcoming me.