Hey everyone! - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

ghostly · 03-22-2011, 04:08 PM

My name is Amanda, I'm 23, and I've been on a diet/workout routine for about a month now and I've lost roughly 15 lbs. I do Zumba as exercise and maintain a low-fat, low-calorie diet. I am just here looking for some support. I used to work out with my good friends but due to circumstance, we can't workout together anymore as often and I need some motivation to keep me going! I still have to lose 25 pounds or so before I'm at my goal weight. Many people tell me I don't need to lose weight, but I want to be back to pre-baby weight and my daughter is 5 so I think it's time! Thanks everyone and i look forward to meeting you all and sharing our stories!

xoxo; Amanda

fancypants · 03-22-2011, 05:20 PM

Hi Amanda,
Welcome to 3FC, I'm new here too! First of all congrats on the weight loss so far! Awesome stuff!!! You have a great plan there, you will reach your goal weight in no time chicky.
Good luck..

Kiyoshima · 03-22-2011, 08:13 PM

Hi Amanda! Don't let people tell you how much weight you need to lose, cause you know where you need and want to be . We are all cheering you on!

Ana Chambers · 03-22-2011, 09:33 PM

Hey! I love Zumba, and that's how I've lost 15 pounds so far as well - great job! And I agree - many times people will put down others' weight loss efforts thinking it's a compliment. Rather than arguing, I just say "thanks!" and then continue focusing on my goals. You're doing this for you - not for anyone else!

ghostly · 03-31-2011, 12:57 AM

Thank you all for the encouraging words! I'll be frequenting this website more often as I realized I fell off the cart for a couple weeks! But I worked out today and ate minimally and drank mostly water, so I'm back on track! Everyone keep up with your routines as well, we can kick butt!

Suzie Parker · 03-31-2011, 09:42 AM

Hi Amanda!

Welcome to the forum!

I'm also doing Zumba and I love it! I only feel a bit like a crazy person when doing it, but it is a lot of fun.

I agree, it doesn't matter what other people think, if you want to lose weight, you've got to do it for yourself!

I'm on weight watchers and have lost 6 pounds already. The weight watchers diet is also basically a low calorie, low fat diet and so far it's been working for me.

Good luck with the rest of your efforts, I know we can lose all our weight!