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Introduction Text I never had a weight problem until I hit my mid 20s. During high school and college I could eat absolutely anything I wanted and often struggled to maintain a healthy weight. I was also extremely active during this time - playing volleyball, basketball, and running. I continued running into my 20s and played volleyball as often as possible. But I suffered several ankle sprains and at 25 broke my left ankle in 3 places. Those injuries combined with a very unhealthy, abusive relationship led to stress eating and weight gain creeped up without my even realizing it. In my late 20s & early 30s, I continued to gain weight. Then I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and my doctors tried medication after medication - some of which have unfortunately packed on the pounds (one medication caused me to gain 50 lbs in 6 weeks). I have tried so many diets and lost (and regained) so much weight over the past several years and I am ready to just lose the weight for good and be healthy. I've considered gastric surgery, but don't want to take that drastic of a step if I can help it. I have recently lost 25 lbs and want to keep the momentum going, so I've joined SparkPeople and am hoping with the motivation and help I find here, I can finally succeed!!

My long term goal is to lose a total of 149 pounds. My short term goals are as follows: 6/7/11 - 275 (reached) 10/15/11 - 250 2/3/12 - 225 5/25/12 - 200 9/14/12 - 175 1/11/13 - 150

Eat healthy, plenty of fruits & veggies, plenty of protien, low glycemic carbs, low fat, low sugar, eat as clean as possible. Exercise as much as possible within the limitations of my fibromyalgia. Keep positive!!!

I live in Ft. Worth Texas with my boyfriend and our two dogs Max and Molly.

I love spending time with my boyfriend and our two dogs Max and Molly, I am very family oriented and love to spend time with my parents and siblings. I love to read all types of fiction. I love movies of all types. And am a fan of Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, So You Think You Can Dance, The Voice, America's Got Talent, Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, Bones, and House. I also love to cook and try new recipes.

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