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About Me
Welcome to my page! My name is Pamela and I am 30 years old. My weight has been an issue for me for just about my entire life. I was a skinny child up until about third grade. Then I'm not sure what happened. I loved to play outside when I was little, but it didn't help that I am also a complete bookworm! I steadily gained weight until I moved away to go to college and then the unthinkable happened. I lost a great deal without even trying! Perhaps it was because I was broke and dependent on the school cafeteria, had more friends so was busier, or some strange force of God. I'm sure all the exercise I got walking around campus helped! Unfortunately, after a few years (and after getting my own car) I gradually packed on the pounds again. I moved back to my hometown in 2002 and started gaining weight again, but not too drastically until a tragedy completely filled my life.
In February 2003, my younger brother was killed by a drunk driver. My entire life spun out of control and I gained weight rapidly. Perhaps I was punishing myself for being here when he wasn't, or perhaps food was the only comfort I could find. Whatever it was, it landed me in my present situation. In May 2006, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and it really snapped me back to reality. I realized what I was doing to myself and how precious life is. I realized that I needed to learn how to take care of myself if I wanted to live and if I wanted to be able to help my parents through this difficult time.
Enter Weight Watchers! I joined on June 5, 2006 and haven't looked back! Okay, I may take tiny peeks back, but I don't allow myself to visit! I still have those overwhelming cravings for yummy foods, sometimes almost unbearable, but I've made it this far and I'm not going back! That is the best thing about WW! If I crave something, I can eat it! I just have learned that I need to keep a handle on my portion sizes.
If you're still with me this far, thanks for visiting my site and welcome! I've learned a lot from the incredibly wonderful people at the 200+ Board at weightwatchers.com. They gave me the courage to tell my story! Thanks again for visiting and feel free to email me anytime! Have a wonderful day! 