On April 5, 2010 I decided that I was finally ready to lose some weight. It took me eight months of weight training at the gym to realize that I can lose weight and I don't have to be afraid to try. That I won't be betraying Fat Acceptance. And that I don't have to be invisible to men to be safe to live my life.

Then I met my husband, we moved in together and I slowly gained 120 lbs over 12 years. I never thought I would have 100 lbs to lose, much less 120. I'm afraid that I will fail. I am afraid if I succeed I will be tempted to fool around or attract abusive or stalkerish guys. But I'm more afraid of feeling badly all the time, not being able to wear what I want and not being able to physically keep up when people are walking.

In May I added a reduced calorie diet (1,000 - 1,200 cal/day low fat and carbs) to my gym efforts. I lost 10 lbs. over two months. This week I added Phentermine and a liter of water a day. I hope to be up to 2 liters shortly.

So wish me luck.

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Thank you!

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

Jess, its Matt! Welcome to 3fcs!

BTW, I'm usually in the "100 pound club" forum here. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks DhaniCauldwell, and Hi matt_H! matt_H, thanks for letting me know about this Forum.

Welcome! Good luck with your efforts!

Thanks, Liliann!

Welcome to the forums and KUDOS to you for taking on so much for your health and well being. Keep us updated on your progress

Thanks, Losing It 2010!