My name is Kathi and I live in Washington (state, not DC)

I am 45 years old, have been married for 27 years. Hubby retired from Navy in 1999 and we have made Washington our home. I have 4 children; 25,23,19,17 and 4 grandchildren.

I work 8-5 M-F at a Bank as the Electronic Banking Manager and love my job although it is a lot of sit on my butt time. ;-/

I have battled my weight pretty much my whole life, done diets and tried making the connection years ago when Oprah did, but I kept getting disconnected and yo-yo'd back and forth for years. The past few months, I have been wanting to 'do something' about it again as I am tired of being fat and tired.

Its funny but I am the only one in my family who can say I am fat. My husband and children say "You're not fat". Which most time frustrates me, cause if I am not fat, why do I shop in the plus size section of the clothing store? LOL

So I decided to try WW online. I only joined on July 2nd and I am hoping that the motivation of actually paying the monthly fee will keep me going. After that, I will have seen results and want to continue for the rest of my life.

I am the type of person that can do most everything myself. Being a Navy brat growing up, and then marrying a Sailor, you learn to rely on yourself and you don't need any one's help. Well, I have come to the realization that when it comes to my weight and being healthy I do need help. I need accountability, encouragement and friendships of others going through the same thing I am. This a very humble place for me to be, but I know that it is what I need to do for me and I hope that along the way, I can help someone else during the journey.