I am 27 years old, married, a dental hygienist, and diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease (resulting in hypothyroid) and polycystic ovarian sydrome. I have gained about 100 pounds over the last five years and am no longer the person that I used to be thanks to that. I have fought my weight my whole life, but in the 10 to 20 pound range and never to this extent. My self-esteem is now next to non-existant and I haven't ridden a horse in a couple years. I would be embarrased to even try to haul myself up onto one. I am also currently trying to get pregnant. So I want to lose the weight for my health, to help me get pregnant, and to get myself back. I am amazed at the smallest things in everyday life that have become difficult because of the extra weight I carry around now. I have considered checking into bariatric surgery, but my husband says absolutely not and is very supportive that I can do it on my own.