Hello There I'm Jo, Proud Canadian

I am 36
5'3
197 lbs
45-35 % body fat (BUT, have lost 30lbs since Nov 2013)
Training mean !! - 2 day a week personal training
- Three day Goodlife running interval training 2.8 miles or 3.4 km in 30 Minutes and 20 Minutes Interval on spin bike
averaging 2 lbs a week weight loss (wish it was more)

I am Italian descent, fun loving, funny, easy going woman... I am very active, Well active as a fat girl can be. I think being Italian has played a huge role in why I am over weight, But not the only reason .... being Italian is hard to control your weight. Most people don't get it. being raised Italian all I ever ate at every meal was bread and pasta. Not eating wasn't an option. Of course I don't live at home any more. But my eating habits remained the same as growing up. And well after having a few "banbinos" (children) I paid the price. being over weight has lead me to be a type 2 diabetic ... leading to a path of type one... it would be a sad life to lead controlled by needles, if all I had to do was lose the weight..... so here I am!!! 30 lbs less and going strong. I am finally getting muscle definition in my arms and I have become obsessed with my muscles...
I am definitely clueless when it comes health and nutrition, so I won't be give anyone any advice. The only advice I can offer is "fad diets" cuz I have done it ALL .... NONE OF IT WORKS !!!! the only thing that has worked is good old fashion hard work. However I can offer my support and encouragement to anyone on here...

I am open to any advice or suggestions But I am here to learn.... just please keep it all positive ... as much as I am a very strong woman, my weigh is my weak spot...

Thanks for taking the time to read my post

Jo