Introductions - My name is Clara and I like Hugs :D




Clara Cuppicake
01-17-2012, 10:00 AM
Greetings! ;)

My name is Clara. I am new to the forum :D I am 20 years old and live in south-east England. I have been overweight for most of my life, and have tried many times since the age of 13 to change my lifestyle and become a healthier weight, alas without success - long term success at least.

I will turn 21 in September this year and I have decided that I have abused my carbon mollecules long enough - i'm ready now. :D

I have tried nearly every popular diet/plan under teh sun and the one that works best for me is calorie controlled diet, or something where i can keep track of my progress very clearly, with rigid rules that i can't get confused over. The only one that did this for me was Weightwatchers ^_^ So I am going back there tonight to sign up, for hopefully the last time. :carrot:

I don't know exactly how much I weigh, i haven't weighed myself in a long time, but I wear roughly a size 24/26. I would like to reach a size 14 ideally - not necessarily by my birthday, but in maybe 2 or 3 years. :D For my birthday in September i'd be happy with an 18-20. :D

Lots of hugs and sparkles! :D


patchworkpenguin
01-17-2012, 12:05 PM
Clara, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diets plans, themes, or age groups, so find one that inspires you and just post to join! Be sure to check out the 20-soemthings, Weight Watchers, and the UK Chicks subforums.

NEMom
01-17-2012, 12:32 PM
Welcome to the forum! I have a coworker who has been very successful on weight watchers. Best of luck to you!


angieand2girls
01-17-2012, 01:47 PM
Hi Clara! My birthday is in September too and every year I tell myself that I will be at goal by my birthday......it never happened LOL. But this IS the year!!

Stick around and stay motivated! Welcome! :)

-Angie

Joshua E
01-17-2012, 06:25 PM
Hey Clare!! i wanter to wish you luck with you weight loss goals :)

Seashell84
01-17-2012, 07:07 PM
Welcome Clara! I know many people who have had much success with W.W., it's a great program!