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As a teen I weighed 118-124 and felt good at that weight. I lived on a farm and we WORKED - cows, tobacco, huge garden, orchard, 10,000 layers (4-5000 eggs a day to be processed). The three oldest kids worked hard on the farm and were actually unpaid hired hands - we couldn't afford to have more than one paid hand, so the kids worked hard in the fields.

I weighed 120-130 until I was 45 when I

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As a teen I weighed 118-124 and felt good at that weight. I lived on a farm and we WORKED - cows, tobacco, huge garden, orchard, 10,000 layers (4-5000 eggs a day to be processed). The three oldest kids worked hard on the farm and were actually unpaid hired hands - we couldn't afford to have more than one paid hand, so the kids worked hard in the fields.

I weighed 120-130 until I was 45 when I fell and badly damaged my right ankle. I was in a variety of casts or braces for 6 months. My husband "cooked" by preparing the TV diners that were available at the time. They not only didn't taste good but caused me to balloon to 220-228 and I haven't been able to lose it. I have tried all kinds of diets and even joined the "Y" but just couldn't shake it with any degree of success. I would get down to 180 and then bounce right back up.

I hate the way I look and when I see my reflection, I have trouble believing it is really me. Elastic waist bands have been the major thing I have used for approximately 15 years. It is very demoralizing and I don't feel like doing anything but sleeping. I have so many goals but just don't have the energy to attain them.

I have started walking the dog both morning and night, so I am getting some exercise. Thirty years ago a doctor told me to be careful and watch for diabetes but nobody has ever told me how and this is something I am terrified of. I think young and can't see myself as a diabetic with all the negatives that go with it. I have trouble reaching my feet and that is bad.

When I see pictures of myself I am disgusted with what I see. I want to be lean and buff like I used to be. Even with all the weight, I am fairly solid and people generally miss my weight by at least 50-60 pounds, but I know the truth and want to free the thin person that is hiding inside.

I want to go from an 18 back to at least the 10-12 I was in high school. I seriously doubt I will ever get smaller than that but if I could it would be fantastic.

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