I have always been told "like mother, like daughter". My grandmother was obese, my mother is fat. I don't want to be overweight, never mind fat! I love French women's (from the 70's) silhouette. My goal is to look good, whilst not being overweight. I want a waste line of no more than 88 cm and a BMI around 23. I joined fatsecret more than 10 years ago when I was looking my best (as one can see from my bio photo) as a reminder to myself that if I have been there once (looking my best), then I can be there twice. I am Brazilian and my culture appreciates people who look after themselves. I don't want to be beach body ready just for summer. I want to be beach body ready 365/24/7. Yes, it is hard. Yes, looking good is a full-time job. Yes there are ups and downs. I suppose thank god for no children: more time to spend on me.