Let me tell you a little bit about myself...

I am 42 years old and I live in Spring, Texas. (about 20 miles outside of Houston.)  
I am a native Houstonian. I grew up in the Heights and Northside areas.
I have been married for 25 years to my husband Richard.  
We have 1 son and 1 daughter and 4 beautiful grandsons.
Our daughter's two boys: Justin (4), and Chase born 2/17/98
Our son's two boys: Nicky (4) and Dougie (2)
They are truely the joys of my life!

Justin Chase
Nicky Dougie

I love to do crafts of all types. I also do flowers for wedding parties.
I am not working now due to a work related injury,
but I worked in retail for over 15 years. My husband has recently opened up his
own auto repair shop and a computer business. He is currently studing for his
Microsoft certifications so he can persue a computer career.
He builds and upgrades personal computers and is an ASE master certified mechanic.
I am trying to find something I can do to earn a living at home...
now that I am disabled. I would like to start making webpages for individuals
and small businesses so I am trying to learn all I can on webpage designing.

I started this site because I am overweight and need all the help and support I can get. 
I know how hard it is to try to lose weight.  I have over 125+ pounds to lose
and at times it seems so impossible, but I hope someday to do it.   
For me it seems like an unending battle, especially now with my new disability
& chronic pain.   I keep turning to food to help ease the pain and depression.
(Not to mention for EVERYTHING ELSE thats ever gone on in my life!)...
And of course the OVEREATING is only making matters worse.
I have gained about 35-40 pounds since I was injured.
So.... through my homepage.... I'm hoping I will be able to help
someone else as well as myself..

Through the years I have tried all kinds of diets & diet pills,
joined different health clubs and weightloss groups, read every book and article
I could find.  You name it...I've probally tried it.  
I have been struggling with my weight problem ALL my life
but I am at my highest weight ever now and for my health's sake...
I have to lose these pounds before it is too late...

My mother died at 36, my brother at 47...both of heart blockages.
My sister, just 2 yrs older than me, has already had 5 angioplastys,
She and my younger sister are both diabetic.
and my father has had 3 strokes and then a quadruple bypass Dec. 96.
So you can see why I MUST get the weight off!

I am a member of the weight loss support organization,
TOPS ... (Take Off Pounds Sensibly).   
At TOPS, I have met several people that have lost over 100 lbs.... some even 250+ lbs.!
  So I know it can be done!   If anyone is thinking of joining a weight loss group..... 
I strongly recommend joining a TOPS chapter.   
You will not find a more caring and understanding group of people   
The meetings are FUN and informative and you will form friendships like no other.  
so if you're interested ...... please call 1-800-932-TOPS.   
There are thousands of chapters WORLDWIDE.

I have spent countless hours on the internet searching for everything I could find
on dieting & weightloss.....hoping to find some sites that offered support
& motivation & inspiration as well as information on dieting issues...
but mostly.... what I found were commercial sites that advertized
"their weightloss miracles" or diet plans.
Believe me, after all the years of diet plans and weight-loss clubs...
I KNOW what it takes to lose weight...
Following a sensible eating plan along with daily exercise
and by making healthy lifestyle changes.
it's the EMOTIONAL SUPPORT that makes the difference for me...
knowing that there is actually someone else who really understands the struggles and frustrations trying to lose weight brings,,,sharing those feelings together...
listening and really caring...offering support & advice.
So...this is why I made my page....to offer support to others trying to lose weight
as well as finding support for myself.

If we can dream it...We CAN achieve it!

As long as we keep thinking this positive thought...
I know someday, God willing, we will succeed.

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