[nailsrglue]

I've been dieting and trying to lose weight for 1.5 yrs, and I am always looking for new ways to motivate myself. Found this forum today while googling something, and Im giving it a try. I used to be a myfitnesspal community member, but that style of dieting wasnt working for me so I eventually stopped visiting the forums.

My diet - general healthy eating. Water all the time, salads often, trying to eat smaller portions when I can control my eating. I might start cutting back on the sugar because recently sweets are making me feel ill.

My reasons - Health! I spent many years stressed and sick and have developed more health problems than a 20-something should experience. Since cleaning up my diet, my health has improved dramatically, and I hope to continue that.

Secondary reason - Image. General body image and how clothes fit, but also I have met someone who is getting serious, and that means a wedding might one day be in the picture. I figure if I can get control of my weight now, I'll have less to lose for wedding day.

Please friend me!! Always love motivation and tips.

[Kscott]

Welcome--but I hope you're just not trying to lose weight for your wedding? Obesity is the number one health concern in this nation today. It kills people, in more ways than one. Type 2 diabetes is a killer. Like one woman said-when someone offered her a piece of cheese cake. Do I want the cheese cake or my foot.

Make this a lifetime commitment--so you're not back on this board 1 to 2 years after you're married with even more weight to lose.

Good Luck to you

[JeanniesPlace]

I'll be a friend! I'm new here too and I don't think I have the rights yet to friend someone until I've been here awhile. I've given up sugar for natural things like fruit.

Maybe we can be friends!