ItsBetterThanFood

I used to think, "What's wrong with me?!". Why was it that everyone around me had this wonderful ability to be thin and active ... and I just kept gaining? There are many reasons why people gain weight and one thing we all have in common for why we are here .... we just can't seem to lose it! I have been overweight for much of my life. There was a time when I was very young when I wasn't technically overweight, but I always thought I was because of the comments made to me by family and friends. I have been through a lot in my life but have always felt it was my choice on whether to let that get me down or not. I truly believe that life is what you make of it. I am at a point in my life where I feel I have a wonderful future in front of me and there is only one thing really holding me back -- my weight! I am 24 years old and I am not willing to give up my life to fat and food. I finally decided to take control! I had lap band surgery on July 8th, 2009 --- a date I will always remember as the day I decided to put myself first and take back my life ... or rather, to finally start living!