lexiemmygracie

I have been overweight since I was in elementary school.  I have struggled with many diets and programs.  I am 33 years old now and I am at my witt's end with my weight.  I am tired of always being the spectator when we go on family vacations.  I am tired of not being able to go buy clothes that I may need.  I am tired of my 6 year old letting me know I am fat.  I have done nothing but get bigger.  I tried Phentermine back in 2008 and seen the best results.  I lost around 50 pounds.  WOW!!!  I was feeling good, exercising daily and went from a size 28 to a size 24.  The side effects from the medication led me to stop taking it and therefore I have gained all but 15 pounds back.  I am a size 26 now.  Back in March I went to my primary doctor because of my weight.  I was starting to not want to go in public anymore than I had to.  This is not a good thing as I am a Social Worker and work in the community daily.  She suggested weight loss surgery as well as the Atkins diet which I had never tried.  I gave it a whirl and lost 14 pounds.  I have a gained all but 6 back now.  I am wanting to be healthier.  I am tired of this!  I am even going to go back and get my Master's next fall so that I can change careers as social work has been detrimental to my weight.