My name is Erin, I'm 24 and I live near St. Louis. I have a boyfriend of about 3 years that I love with all of my heart. My weight gain pretty much started almost 4 years ago when I started my current job. I went from being on my feet all day to being at a desk. Previously, I could eat whatever I wanted and pretty much stay at the same weight. I didn't adjust my diet after starting my desk job and started to gain weight soon after starting. Before I knew it I was over 50lbs overweight and pretty much disgusted with myself. I started WW on 1/9/08 and at my first weigh in, I was 178lbs. At first, staying on point was a breeze. I was really motivated and kept my kitchen stocked with WW friendly foods. My boyfriend is completely supportive and doesn't bitch about eating "healthy", which helps a lot. I really like finding new recipes that are tasty and also healthy.

I've fallen off the wagon and I am determined to get back to it. I am a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding on 9/5/09. So that is my motivation now. I would like to lose at least 15 lbs before then.