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My name is Jessica and I would really love to be a part of this challenge. I have struggled with my weight since high school... I've gained 200 pounds since I was 18.

My doctors found out I had a thyroid problem in 2008 and at that time I did South Beach diet and worked out a lot and lost 70 lbs... then I got pregnant with my son, who is now 11 months old.

Since I've had him I gained back all the weight and am at my all-time-high weight of 420 lbs. I am only 28 years old but am starting to have lots of knee and hip pain and I know I need to get this weight off.

My goal is to just be able to get in the floor and play with my son without being in pain. I don't want to miss out on all the joys of raising my son because of being hindered by my weight.

Thank you in advance for considering me!!  

2/26/10

Good morning Rob!  Just giving you my weekly update... I'm struggling a bit.. was sick week before last and got out of 'synch', then this past week I couldn't go to the Y as much because of tests (online college student) and other family stuff... I did go one day and had Phys Ther for my hip twice, so at each of those appts I did 15 minutes on the recumbent NuStep machine and then 20-30 minutes of stretching and exercises... My goal is to go Monday, Thursday, Sat & Sunday this week and do 30 mins on the elliptical each time.

2/6/10

I had a better week this week.  Got in two days during the week and today was the first day my husband went with me.  (Our son did not like being dropped off in the child care for the first time though! lol) I'm going tomorrow afternoon after church to get in my 4th day for the week.  I've been doing the elliptical and really enjoy being able to watch the TV on the ones there -it really helps the time fly by!

I got to meet two of my teammates the other day, Casey and Lori... Both were very encouraging and supportive and we have added each other on Facebook to keep each other's spirits up! 

My son turns 1 this week, which will be sad for me, but I'm planning to stick to my routine!