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I've always struggled with my weight. I can't remember a time when I wasn't
on a diet, counting calories or hating my body. I've even struggled with
anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

I've always been mostly a swimmer... anything in the water was heaven to me.
But, as I got older and became a professional, I found that having access to a
pool wasn't always easy or convenient. At 29, I got pregnant with my
daughter. I knew that I would put on weight. Both my mom and sister packed
on the pounds when they were pregnant so I accepted my fate. At my regular
office visits I would get on the scale backwards, telling the nurses not to tell
me how much weight I was gaining. I could feel it. It was like wearing a fat
suit. I retained every drop of water that I consumed! As my doctor watched
me closely for edema, I tried to exercise and eat as best as I could. I was sick.
Throwing up 4-5 times a day. Finally on Dec 22, 2003 I checked in to the
hospital to give birth. I almost lost it when I saw my chart for the first time--
I weighed 235lbs!!! Luckily, by the time I checked out of the hospital, I lost
about 30 lbs of baby and water. But, I knew it was going to take a lot to get
back to 130. Ever since, I've been struggling to get back in shape.

At day 1 of P90X I was 153. I'm finishing up week 7 and I'm feeling stronger
and more fit with 9 lbs down and 5 inches off my waist! AND I'M ONLY HALF
WAY!

I'm proud of myself for taking on this challenge. Most importantly I want my
daughter to see my as a fit and healthy woman. So, she can grow into one
too.