I am once again on this path to try to lose weight. I've done this before, as most of us have. I was very successful, losing 154 pounds in 11 months. In the last 14 months I have put 112 of those back on. My reason (or shall I more accurately say EXCUSE) is that I had gallbladder surgery and had some hurtful things happen in my personal life. I used those things to begin my binge eating again.

I LOVE food. I know that I am a food addict. When I had lost all that weight, I was still considered overweight, but I was so happy, so fun, so full of energy. I loved it. I felt sexy and special for once.

But I know I will do it again. And (I hope) that this will be the last time. I'm learning that I can enjoy things...just in moderation.

I'm hoping to find some people here that have had similar struggles and who have similar goals.

Basic info: Just turned 30, married almost 8 years to my wonderful husband Chris (who has the same struggles as I do). No kids, but one VERY spoiled Chihuahua (and by spoiled I mean she is currently sleeping alone on the couch, wrapped in HER king sized comforter). I work full time, I enjoy watching t.v., movies, singing, playing guitar, hosting parties. I have a healthy obsession with the musical RENT, and I'm starting to get a little addicted to twitter (look me up....I'm @wisrentrat