Originally from southern Maryland, I have been living in central Pennsylvania for 2 years now. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. It caused depression in high school and low-esteem for the longest time. I remember being in 11th grade and not even going to school because I'd spend an hour trying to find something to wear to school and hated everything I put on! I am now much more confident with myself and okay with the skin I have; however, I am not healthy and want to be! I am a massage therapist..physically demanding work...and want to be an example to the clients I serve. Also, I have a herniated disc in my lower back, and the weight just adds to the back pain I experience. Also..one day I want to get married and look hot on my honeymoon, and one day I want to have a kid and want to be healthy before I decide to get pregnant. So..those are my reasons for joining this site.

Also I enjoy playing sports (basketball, hiking, volleyball, tennis), I enjoy listening to music and dancing (when I'm all alone!), I am a Christian..and enjoy praising God and reading my bible along with other books that help to grow me spiritually. I like to spend time with friends. I tend to have more male friends than female..and I'd like to meet some more female friends to spend time with and be able to open up to. I work in fast-food part time for extra income..so sometimes that is a stumbling block when it comes to losing weight.