I have had quite a couple of years but life is so good. Two years ago I weighed 318 after having one of my Total Knee Replacements and had an epiphany/revelation about my weight and the condition of my body. I was utterly disgusted with myself for become the person I was. I decided I had to lose weight and was working on Judith Beck's Diet Solution. This book helped me learn to think differently about food and dieting in order to be successful on whatever diet I chose to follow. Then a friend of mine was losing quite a bit of weight doing the Atkins diet so I decided to give it a try since I had lost weight eating the Low Carb way previously. I have since had my other knee replacement and lost 85 pounds. I am know down to 23 lbs. I no longer need a walker or cane and can walk really well which is more fitting for a 59 year old woman. I have had wonderful support from my Physical Therapist, friends at church and at work. I feel like I have a new life but I do really want to get down to my goal weight of at least 130.My body seems to be at a set point right now and isn't budging. but at least I am not gaining as I continue on the Low Carb way of eating. I will persevere!

Oh, I forgot to include that in January 2013 I was diagnosed with a small breast cancer, had 3 surgeries and radiation treatment. I think my body doesn't know what hit it this year. I have only lost about 10 pounds since Jan. But at least I am not gaining!