Hi, my name is Tiffany, I'm 25, and live in Chula Vista - San
Diego,
CA. I've struggled with obesity through out most of my life. I've
been @ 550 lbs. at the highest - 2000. I've struggled with
depression, loneliness, and binge & emotional eating (still am). I
was at the point where I was depressed and very isolated and
seperated from the world. I hardly have a social life (still don't).
I do see a counselor and doctor to treat my depression.

To make a long story short, my parents helped me to get down to 397
lbs. by June 2002. It was for sure an extreme struggle for me, and
tons of stress for my parents as well. I was hardly able to walk,
move around, or take care of myself. I was in so much pain because
of my weight. I've tried almost every diet from A-Z, and even
considering starving myself. Of course that was too impossible
because of my binge eating problem.

My last resort in life was the Roux-NY Gastric Bypass Surgery for
weight loss. I've had that done in June 2002. That was a HUGE
success for me! I've gone from 397 down to 185 lbs. I'm now at the
hardest stage of losing weight. Where I lose a little, gain a
little, or maintain. Plus, dieting is so much hell for me, and the
exercising - no problemo! I do my best to stay active. I LOVE to
dance, especially to hip hop, dance, and techno/house music.

Basically, I'm looking for support, friends, and if possible, an
exercise buddy (for those who live in San Diego or around San Diego).

Hope to hear from some of you soon. I'm there for you, if anyone
needs support or friends as well. Keep it up everyone! =0)

Take Care!

Peace, Love, & Smiles - Tiff