Since we have a lot of new readers, I thought I should reintroduce myself. Welcome! ​I’m Laura, a mother of three, from Kennewick, Washington.  Daisy, our dog, and me a several years ago, after my health problems started. I was used to living a very active lifestyle, playing tennis, colorguard, gymnastics, theater, orchestra, choir, and more. But fourteen years ago, a combination of thyroid disease, PCOS, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, etc. caused rapid weight gain and morbid obesity.  Family trip to the Oregon Coast. I couldn’t complete the hike and they had to come pick me up in the car. ​Now, everyday tasks like grocery shopping or even showering are sometimes…