I was never the skinny girl. Ever. I was athletic built. I played sports in high school, and was in good shape. I began gaining weight when I entered the "professional" work world, but it was under control. When my Dad became ill, I actually lost weight due to the stress. When he passed away in 2008, I lost even more weight. Then I got pregnant with my son, and I gained 47 pounds. I haven't lost very much. I have a beautiful little boy, but now I am fat and need to lose weight.