Through school, I was fairly thin. In*college, I gained that freshman fifteen and then a few extras, but I never really got this FAT until I after my first son was born. I gained 80 lbs during the pregnancy, then only lost 30 of it. Then after I left my ex husband, I lost like 30 more, but then gained it back plus some a few years later. I ended up weighing the same as I did at 9 months pregnant, then right before I met Bill (my wonderful now-hubby) I lost about 20 of it. Then I got prego with Noah. I only gained a total of 11 pounds and lost 30 after I had him. I kept that off but didn't lose any more until I stopped nursing him at a year old. Then I gained like 65 lbs before I even knew it--and this is why I'm on BuddySlim now. I've had some health issues as a result of the weight and I am no longer pleased with my appearance. This time, though, is different. I'm going to get it off and for good--because for the first time ever, I'm calling it a LIFESTYLE (not a diet)--and I'm MEANING it this time!!!