I'm a 36 (almost 37) mother of 2 boys 19 and 7. I'm the one with the blue shirt on the other women with the glasses is my partner. I was doing really well with my diet until last summer I developed hives (still not sure why I'm getting them after many, many visits to the doctor) The doctors put me on steroids. Not only did it not help with the hives but I gained 20 pounds top that off with hormone problems it's not a good combination .. My clothes are not fitting. I looked at myself in the mirror the other day after getting out of the shower. I was completely grossed out. I knew that I couldn't live another day like this. I was watching/listening to the Today Show and they were talking about this website (that was within 1/2 hour of looking at myself and thinking I really have to do something).. I'm very excited and look forward to getting rid of this extra weight, start feeling better about myself and have more energy!