[pavvie]

Hi everyone,

I've been hanging around 3FC and enjoying the environment of advice and support since June, so I figured I ought to say hello and begin to contribute!

I'm a 24 year-old student, and I recently uprooted my life in southern California to relocate across the country for the next five years of graduate school. I left my family, my job, and my live-in boyfriend; needless to say, it's been a stressful time of change and adjustment! I'm relatively new to 3FC, but I'm definitely not as new to fitness and weight-loss. My highest weight was in 2005 at 166lbs... for my body shape and frame, this was way too much: I was uncomfortable, fatigued, and just unhappy. I yo-yoed back and forth with 5-10 lbs for a while, and got more serious about my weight-loss in mid-2007. Since then I've been moving slowly along, and I hope to continue this progress here with you all

My first goal is to reach 134 - the lowest highschool weight I can remember. If necessary, though, I'll reevaluate along the way if I get to a place I feel comfortable. I've also been a vegetarian for almost 8 years, and will continue to strive towards my goal of eating more whole, natural foods. Unfortunately there are a lot of vegetarian junk foods I have a taste for (french fries and potato chips, I'm looking at you!).

Nice to meet you all, and I look forward to reaching goals with you!

[Echo]

Hey !!! good luck with your goal! you're so nearly there!

[pavvie]

Hi and thank you It's been a slow journey so far, so it's nice to know that I am getting closer, even if the last 10ish pounds take another year.

[Echo]

Originally Posted by pavvie

Hi and thank you It's been a slow journey so far, so it's nice to know that I am getting closer, even if the last 10ish pounds take another year.

you're welcome

lol i just saw your signature, powered by tofu. lol

well as they say, the slower you lose the weight, the more likely you will lose it forever!!

[kk140]

Welcome!! Good luck!

[PammyFl]

Welcome! It sounds like you already got a good plan and its working! Good luck your almost there!

[pavvie]

Hello ladies Thank you for the warm welcome!

Also PammyFL: I think I remember reading in another thread that your boyfriend lives in a different state than you, right? I have a lot of respect for you making it work!!! I have been away from my boyfriend for less than a month, and it's definitely been really hard for me.

[PammyFl]

Originally Posted by pavvie

Hello ladies Thank you for the warm welcome!

Also PammyFL: I think I remember reading in another thread that your boyfriend lives in a different state than you, right? I have a lot of respect for you making it work!!! I have been away from my boyfriend for less than a month, and it's definitely been really hard for me.

Yeah my bf lives in Chicago and im in Florida. It is extremely hard at times but Im happier now than I ever was living with someone for four years. I think it helps you to learn to communicate when your so far away from each other. I only get to see him like every 2 months but we spend a month together every time I go visit. It is so hard saying goodbye but I know I will be moving there to be with him permanently soon so right now we just gotta keep our heads up. Trust me I know your pain.