44 pounds

I've officially lost 44 pounds since 2003. 16 since January 1, 2006. It has been hard, slow, emotional, long time coming and always in my sites. Besides just being healthier and seeing my family for a long, long time. We want to have another baby.

I have PCOS. I'm still 56 pounds above my goal weight. I have a low Thyroid. I don't ovulate on my own. I'm 37.

We had to have medical help (Chlomid) to have our son. I am sure we'll have to have help again. The Chlomid only works for me though, when I am lighter.

I've actually joined the gym..... not just pay the membership, but actually go regularly. I average 5 days a week. I really like it. That's the weird part. I have always resisted this kind of activity, but I've been going for over a year. Maybe it is the time it gives to me - to be by myself and do something for myself - or that I feel so much better - or that the people there are so nice. As long as it keeps working, I'll keep going.