I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and a wife to a very wonderful man. My life feels like it's almost complete, with the exception of reaching my ideal (healthy) weight. I have it stuck in my head, that food equals love. I cook and bake all the time to show others how I care about them, which is not always the best idea. I don't think this is the actual problem, it's the choices of food I am making that isn't helping much :) So I am beginning this weight loss journey with my dearest and closest friends and family members joining me, and I feel pretty good about the timing of this. I feel like I am finally in the right mental frame I need to be in. I hope you all succeed in your goals and find the happiness that you are searching for!