Hello! My name is Tori. I'm 42 years old and I was born and raised in North Florida where I live with my hubby and 3 kids. I also have a daughter in college at KU. I've been a stay at home mom for the last 12 years. So, I've had plenty of time to put on the pounds. I've dieted and exercised in the past, but always seemed to stay around 180-190lbs. But, after a series of traumaic events in my life, I gained about 50lbs. in 8 years. Now, at 235lbs., I knew I needed to make a huge change in my life. I was depressed and felt run down all the time. I knew I had terrible eating and exercising habits. And my children where also eating the same junk while sitting on the couch playing video games. I had to be the example. I had to do it for me and for my family. This was it!! This time would be different! So, I made a committment right then and there. I joined a local gym, joined Fatsecret, added daily supplements and started a weighloss and exercise journal to record my journey. I am now 2 weeks into my journey and happy to say I've lost almost 6 lbs. I'm feeling better and better everyday. I still have a long way to go, but I know I WILL reach my goal weight of 135lbs. I will continue eating a healthy diet and continue my exerise routine. Luckily, I have my mother on this journey with me. She has already shed 80+lbs. on her own. And I couldn't be more proud of her. She is my HERO!!