Married, three grown children, 34-31-26 years old. Two girls and a boy. I have four grandsons, 16-12-7-3 years old.

My fathers side of the family is heavy and I seem to follow that. I am the biggest person. I was maybe 15-20 pounds overweight when I married. Over the years I have tried to drop the weight but I always seem to gain it all back and more! 

Last year I found myself over 300 pounds and I was shocked. I was 306 pounds and I am 5ft 2inches. I have major health concerns. Heart stents, diabetes, high blood pressure and we spend a huge amount on medications each month for me.

I promised myself that 2010 would be the year to get healthy. Over the last year I have dropped 40 pounds. Of course I have to add this year too because I have so much weight left to go.

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