Hi everyone,
I've been lurking for a day or two (sorry) and really like this section. I don't know too many people who are in my shoes, weight wise, so it is fantastic to have a virtual support group.
I am 24, and like so many others, always been heavy minus those moments of brilliance when I got my act together and fought my way down to 140, that is a size 6/8 for me.
Currently, I'm 204, 5'6", and a size 16/18. On July 13 of this year I was 220lbs, my all time high. So far I've managed the first 16lbs all by my lonesome with some wonderful encouragement from my thinner friends but thought I could really use some assistance from people who are living and have lived it.
My doctor and I have pegged my goal weight at 140-150lbs. I have muscle to beat the band you could say so I will be quite thin for me when I get to that weight.
Just an FYI, doctor suggested I go on the carbohydrate addict's plan (like atkins but with some minor differences). So far fantastic, 16lbs in under three weeks (under a doctor's supervision or I would be freakin' out cause it's too fast).
Hope to get to know you all better in the days and weeks ahead.
My goal weight should be reached barring some plateaus around April of next year.
Tummy
220/204/145
New to the site, Saying Hello
Welcome and I hope you find the support that you are looking for. Feel free to post on any thread that you want to. Everyone is alway's happy to welcome a new face. 
Thank You
on your 12 lbs gone!
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