Where have I been, why so long?

Wondering where I have been, and why so long? Weight loss program I failed horribly only losing 15 pounds within a year. Oh so very horrible! Then I got pregnant with my second little girl. Bed rest a lot, appendectomy at 26 weeks. In short I've had 3 surgeries in the past year, my husband lost his job, we ended up moving from a 1000sq foot apartment to 250sq foot room in my in-laws home. Here I am yet again, chugging away, sharing my world of healthy living with you.
 In June 2012 about 5months after my daughter was born, my friend encouraged to me to go hiking to deal with my depression, and to see a psychiatrist. I have no idea what happened. A light bulb turned on in my head, and I hit the ground running. I started out hiking with my brother, barely handling a .25 mile with out feeling like passing out. But I wanted this badly enough, we went on harder trails. Until I was finally on one of the most difficult trails in my state. For real!!!!That's when I had it in my head, I DON'T CARE IF I STOP TO CATCH MY BREATH 100TIMES AS LONG AS I GET TO WHERE I'M GOING!
 Then I got my Doctor to refer me to a nutritionist, at the time I was still breastfeeding. I started out counting portions. Measuring my food, but not counting calories. It started out like this 3proteins, 5-7vegtables, 2fruits,5carbs, 2 dairy. SIMPLE! I Like simple! Then I was introduced to MYFITNESSPAL APP about month after that I started counting calories along with my portions. I will get in to more detail about my diet later. Here I am in February 37pounds down, and hiking 2miles 3times a week. I'm progressing!!