I'm 29 years old.  Have a beautiful 9yr old daughter.  After my first marriage ended 7 years ago I went from a happy 125lbs. to a plump 185lbs. over a period of 2 years.  When I decided it was time to find a new husband and commit to a friends wedding in Jamaica I knew that my weight was standing in my way.  I committed to Atkins for 6 months + maintenance, and lost 60lbs.  Miraculously 1 year later I was able to find a sole mate to accompany me to the couples resort in the Caribbean, and 2 months later marry me.  Well we're celebrating our 3 year anniversary next week and I'm nearing 165lbs. again.  Not as much motivation once the bikini, and the need to be seen in one, becomes less necessary.  So, I am here for some motivation, education, discipline, whatever it takes. I've struggled over the years to stick to my goals.  Not sure why it seems so hard now, I did it for 2 years before no problem.  Life just gets harder I guess.  I gotta do it though.  I'm too young to give up being a Hot Mom at the age of 40, and quite frankly I'd like to be one now too.

Goals:
Lose 35 pounds by May. Yeah right I can be reasonable. Build strength in my back, stomach, legs, core. My physical therapist said that the majority of the body pain I experience is due to a weak core. My muscles just don't kick in when they are supposed to, so the wrong ones are doing all the work. I want more energy. I'm a serious narcoleptic on a daily regimen just to stay awake. Doc said that increasing my metabolism and aerobic activity will help to improve my alertness. Learn to enjoy the heck out of exercise. I purchased a YMCA membership for my family. Husband and daughter are just thrilled. I want to use swimming as my main activity, not that I'm a pro or anything, but I really like the idea of not sweating during a work out. But I really just want to get to that point when exercise is something I look forward to.

Interests:
Well if Interests are those things you do in your 'time to waste" time, then my fav is learning anything about anything on the internet. Sounds so activity-less, hey. But I really do. I spent an hour the other day learning the history of the Tiffany Lamp. Nothing that will benefit me personally, and I really don't like the style, but knowledge is addictive to me for some reason. Maybe I'll strive someday to be a Trivial Pursuit champion. Other than that, I enjoy spending 3 hours on Sunday morning sipping my $25/lb. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee while reading a Real Simple Mag from front to back. Or memorizing the entire IKEA catalog for the 20th time for inspiration. Mainly though I'd say my interest lies with my family. I love being someone who cares, whether it's making the hubby's lunch, or scheduling an hour of snuggle-time with my daughter. Providing for those who care for me is my ultimate interest.