I'm 20 years old; a mother of a two year old and a full-time nursing student. I was born with a congenital heart defect, so I really should be more conscious of my weight and overall health...in addition to the fact that I will be a nurse in the near future.

I currently weigh 147 (June 3) and I am 5'5"

3 days ago, I began my favorite diet (the one I would recommend most, as a person in the medical field. I started doing about an hour to an hour and a half as many times a week as my schedule will allow. This week, I think I have worked out once :(
The last time I weighed myself was a week ago and I was 147. I will weigh myself again today...Hoping to be somewhere near 145. This summer, I want to feel comfortable and good in the clothes I already have and to feel sexy again. Feeling healthy will also make me happy. A week from today, I will have started a new semester for school, which I have prepared very well for and have totally reorganized my house to make it easier to stay focused. I will update again on 6.10, possibly with a new photo. Will power to lose weight has to be big...and it is. I really want to get to my goal weight.

Also, another addition or re-addition (but not an addition because it was never really missing) so maybe a rekindling has occured. I have been reading a my Bible and been trying to be more enveloped in God and in my religion and spirituality. At a better point in my life, I was very dedicated to serving God. I was very joyful. One of the best times of my life was this time and I feel that re-incorporating God into my life and dedicating myself to fulfilling His Will, will make me a better Christian and a better person overall. Every day is a step closer to being like Jesus and every day is a step closer to a higher level of whatever achievement is desired. Day by day.