http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hotmamainma My journey to hot-mamahood. en All rights reserved Weight loss extrapounds v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.extrapounds.com/images/avatars/users/hotmamainma.gif http://www.extrapounds.com/ 100 100 My journey to hot-mamahood. http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hotmamainma/comments/337051/day-1 <p>Today is day one of the biggest loser challenge and I am ready to go.&nbsp; I warn you, I suck at blogging...so I will do my best here to post updates as well as many vents I'm sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>A little background info on me and why I'm here?&nbsp; I am a 32 year old mom to 3 boys, ages 10, 8, and 5.&nbsp; I was always average sized (130 lbs, size 7) until I became pregnant.&nbsp; My weight sky-rocketed and I was up to 193 lbs a few years back.&nbsp; I had breathing problems, and very little energy.&nbsp; I was warned that I was at risk for diabetes and heart problems due to my weight and family history.&nbsp; That scared me into finally taking the first step.&nbsp; It took me a year but I managed to lose 63 lbs and bring my weight down to 130 again, where I successfully kept it.&nbsp; That is until this past Fall when I got too comfortable with myself.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am now up to 145 lbs aagain, and while I am not &quot;obese&quot;, I worry that my weight will continue to go up.&nbsp; I refuse to let that happen.&nbsp; Today is day one of starting over.&nbsp; I will lose those 15 lbs (maybe more) and keep them off for good this time!&nbsp; With the help pf a few good friends I am back on track.&nbsp; Wish us all luck!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/hotmamainma/comments/337051/day-1">Comments(0)</a> 337051 Friday, December 7, 2007 00:01:15