I consider my "normal" to be 145 lbs. That's where I was in my 20s (before & after the birth of my first child). However, a job promotion changed that; more time behind a desk meant a gain of 50+ over the years, mainly because I didn't change my sedentary lifestyle or fast/junk food habit.

Throughout my 30s, I maintained a weight of 200...wore sizes 16 to 18W ...and accepted obesity as part of the aging process. (Stupid, I know!)

In January of 2011, my "acceptance" changed when two relatives were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Another had heart surgery. They all ate a lot healthier than I did. I needed to change, so I did. I became a low-carber.

Heaviest Weight: 203 in 2007
Beginning Weight: 200 - Started 01/11/11
1st Goal Weight: 189 - Achieved 01/22/11
2nd Goal Weight: 175 - Achieved 03/15/11 (HALF WAY THERE!)
3rd Goal Weight: 169 - Achieved 03/21/11
4th Goal Weight: 159 - Achieved 05/29/11
Original Goal Wt: 150 - Achieved 08/23/11
New Goal Weight : 145 - Achieved 09/18/11 (DONE! Now, to stay there!)

12/22/11 - WEIGHT MAINTENANCE ON HOLD. I'm 4 months pregnant!
05/19/12 - Second child born.
2013 - Weight Loss Plan again underway...
1st Goal Weight: 160s -
2nd Goal Weight: 150s -
Final Goal Weight: 140s -