Baby Steps

I never knew the struggle of being overweight until recently. Throughout my childhood and young adult life I was the only member of the family who wasn't obese. I was 5 feet tall and weighed 115 and found clothes quickly and easily when it was time to shop. I remember complaining about my weight back then and looking back I wish someone would have slapped me because I would give anything to be that size again!

Nine months ago, I had my first child. Being my naiive self, I believed...