New and ready to lose 100 lbs for good!

[licala1408]

Hi,
i just found this site and been looking trough the before and after pictures for inspiration. I have 100 lbs to lose. I'm 5'2 and 220 lbs. I figured losing about 5-10 lbs ever month is reasonable, even though i know each month varies.
I have lost 50 lbs before by counting calories but got prego in 2008 and very depressed. So today i decided this is the day to start. I went yesterday to the YMCA to join. They have childcare and I have no excuse to stay at home.

[RRB2]

Hi Licala
I'm 5'1 and started at 218 lbs. I've lost weight over the years, but I've had a baby every 3 years and gained the weight back with every pregnancy.
This website is full of support and inspiration! I've been loosing very slowly, but such as a nature of things for me -there are ppl here who loose 5lbs weekly.
Check out the 100lb support forum, there is also a forum for mothers, 30smth, and more.
Good Luck on your journey!

[sontaikle]

Welcome to 3FC!

[CocoTruffles]

Welcome licala I also have to lose about 100lbs and have been calorie counting. Sending lots of encouragement your way

[alitorry]

welcome licala!!
So glad that you found the YMCA with child care, that's definitely a plus. Congrats on getting started on your journey.

[nowisthetime]

licala,
Im starting today too! I also have 100 pounds to lose, after having baby, my hormones were shot and i was super depressed, stressed, etc and ate my way to 50 xtra pounds. I had always been big but not BIG....and i am BIG now, so its happening, im gonna lose. We should be weight loss buddies since we have the same to lose and keep i touch on how our losses are going! good luck

[nharden84]

Me to Licala and nowisthe time. Congrats on your decision with the weight loss. I am in the same boat. I would love to lose 100lbs. And will do it. I would love to be weight loss buddies as well! lol