I started fatsecret in 2011 and fell off the wagon, I'm now 41 and after a scary experience with my health I'm ready to take my weight seriously. I'm now 10 lbs heavier than I was when I last started fatsecret 5 years ago - I'm 5'2 and 204lbs, at my 9mo prego weight! :(

My body believes I have a brain tumor even though I don't. I was on a business trip in TX and thought I was having a stroke, full right sided numbness - admitted to the ER/hospital overnight and after many tests, scans, more visits to the ER, I've been cleared as healthy - with increased brain pressure due to weight gain. Meds to relieve the symptoms associated with that and now I am just starting to feel better. Directions from my doctor to lose weight - I have a long road to normal, but it starts with losing at least 20 lbs to start and more so over the long term.

I will be satisfied with 1lb weight loss per week, anything more right now is the cherry on top.