Throughout school I was always known as the tall girl in the class. I am tall with a big bone structure, and even up to today I am taller and bigger than most men and women at work as well.

I have been obese up to the age of 13 where I started with karate lessons and soon shed all the kilos to the weight of 50kg's! I soon noticed how all the kids at school changed their attitude towards me and for the first time ever I was happy.

In my family, whether I was overweight or skinny, my weight has always been a topic of discussion. If I wasn't called names like "fatty" I was called "anorexic", but my weight has always been a giant controlling me. I'm sure you have guessed by now that this caused eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia which has been part of my life for a long time.

About 6 years ago I finally recovered (on my own) from my eating disorders, but gained a frightening 40kg's which resulted in a very unhappy and depressed period in my life. Once again I started with my eating disorders and lost 30kgs again, leaving me with a lot of loose skin and stretch marks.

In the mean while I have met the true love of my life, but secretly feel that I can look even better for him and be a woman he can be proud of. I have stopped once again with my eating disorders, although I now battle with an extremely slow metabolism and I constantly have to watch what I eat in order not to gain weight again.

Sadly I still do see a connection between being skinny and being happy, but I have started a life makeover where I want to boost my self confidence again and feel great and positive about life. This time, losing AND MAINTAINING my last 15kg's, I want to do it the right way by eating healthy and exercising. That is why I joined Fatsecret and I trust that this will be a fulfilling journey to happiness.

Starting BMI: 21.89
Current BMI: 20.98