I'm a sister, friend and mother of one. I took a break from FatSecret a while ago but came back in September 2022 because the community was always so encouraging. I got down to 172 in 2020 through intermittent fasting but steadily gained through 2021 as I mourn the sudden, unexpected passing of my father. I’m motivated to lose weight now as I have severe osteoarthritis in both knees and carrying this extra weight is now painful mentally and physically.

I weigh myself quite regularly, but I’m not as interested in the numbers on the scale as I am my waist to hip ratio, body water percentage and body fat percentage. I have a Polar Ignite watch to track my exercise and activity and a Tanita scale to help me keep perspective with my weigh ins. If you want to connect and encourage, get in touch. It's all about accountability and doing the work. Good luck with your health regime, whatever your goals may be.

My goals
Body fat 30%
Body water 45%
Waist-to-hip ratio 80% or less