[Lnm130]

Hello all,

I am a first year teacher, destined to be thin. I live in Central Ohio and have been over weight the last ~5yrs or so. Ever since I graduated high school, really. An abusive boyfriend and life circumstances helped lead me to my current path.

I have not weighed myself for ~6 months. I estimate that I am somewhere between 170-180. I am only 5' tall. I come from a very fit and athletic family for the most part, so I tend to feel self concious and inadequate. I would like to get back down to at least 135, which is where I graduated high school. Smaller of course, would not be frowned on.

I have been following the Belly Fat Cure plan for the last week or so, and just FEEL healthier. What I don't like is the fact that I cannot enjoy fruit. I am finishing my supply of Crystal Light and then I am supposed to find a better alternative.

I'm really good at going off track. But I HATE my body. There is not really one positive thing I can say about it. I am so so SO tired of feeling this way.

I am very greatful to have found these forums, and am looking forward to finally succeeding.

[ktexas]

Keep your head up and stay focused. The body you are meant to have will be here before you know it

[Rarr777]

Welcome! You can so do this! I can't wait to say that I'm a first year teacher (still going to school). Anyways, make THIS time THE time.

[Lnm130]

The hard part is not seeing any results. I'm super hard on myself...my own worst critic.

What seems to be the most widely accepted method here? Calories? WW? Soemthing else?

[patchworkpenguin]

Welcome, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.

[DhaniCauldwell]

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

[Xaria]

Welcome!

[Recharge]

Welcome! I'm new too.