My name is Kim. I am the mother of three boys. James, 24, who is a wonderful husband to Anna and Father to 2 sons, Nathan, 2 yr. & Stephen, 5 months. Jonathan, 20, who was married February 3rd to Rebekah & they will be bringing another angel to our family in mid December! Jeffrey, 18, is attending Bible College. I am wife to Ron, my dear Honey, for 26 years now! I'm 45 years old and am an empty nester! Funny how when we were young we wanted to have all of our kids right away so that when the youngest was 18, we'd still be young! Now we find oursleves wishing we had more; but, enjoying our grand children. My whole life, I never had trouble with my weight. I could eat all I wanted without abandon. I know, You're thinking ~ LUCKY GIRL! Well, not so lucky! I never learned to say no to myself! So, when I was older and started to become larger; I just couldn't stop it. I am an emotional eater and use food to celebrate, comfort me, and show love. So, this journey has been a life changing experience. I've had to realize that food is just a tool to keep my body functioning in a way that will help me to live a long and productive life. I've learned to use my time to celebrate, comfort, and show love! I do feel that I have learned it, but, I must admit ~ that I am only one celebration away from the old ways. So, I really have to be cautious. I now understand food CAN be used as a celebratory event, however moderation is the key. This is where I'm at right now. Just learning how to live life without feeling unable to control my eating. That, my friend, is a mental battle. Food that once made me very happy is now seen as something that can destroy everything that I have become, and keep me from becoming all that I want to be. I invite you now to join me in maintaining this journey of ours. To truely find the ME inside....My true TREASURE!