At only 5'0", I don't have anywhere to hide the extra weight. And I'm tired of feeling like crap. Being fat makes me cranky and short tempered and my family doesn't deserve to suffer for my lack of self control. I've never been skinny, generally around 120-125 lbs (until I started having children...keeping an extra 10lbs after EACH pregnancy). Recently turning 30 yrs old, I'm not feeling or looking even remotely as well as I'd hoped for this stage in my life.

Time won't wait, I need to gain control of my health...for my kids sake. I want to have energy and self confidence so that my boys will grow to be strong and healthy!(looking better would also be a significant benefit since I don't even fit my fat pants right now).

I also want to be a motivation to the rest of my family. My Mom stuggles to keep the weight off, but she works hard, and I know she can do it (and she'll keep me focused). My brother and Dad are struggling seriously with obesity, and I don't know how to help. I want them to feel well so that their lives aren't cut short. If I can do anything to help them even consider taking a daily walk, or a better food choice, then that alone makes my stuggle seem insignificant. It breaks my heart to see them slowly killing themselves.