Hi everyone!
Hey guys!
I'm so excited to join this group of motivated people all on their own personal journey. A little bit about myself. I have been overweight all of my life and since University, that turned into a lot overweight. I'm frequently embarrassed when I see something that reaffirms that I am, in fact, obese. Unfortunately, for years that embarrassment manifested itself in a desire to hide in my room and not deal with the problem. A month or so ago I did a first aid/CPR class and it was pointed out that obese people just have less time to live due to the plethora of medical problems that can occur. And for the first time I didn't want to hide - I realized that everyone knows I'm fat - it doesn't matter if I want them to notice or not, I am, I can't hide from it. So I became motivated!
Last week I did my first weigh in at the gym (with my spiffy new membership). I was 237lbs, my BMI was 40.9, and my body fat percentage was 58%. And I was excited. Not because I was happy to see those numbers, but because I knew that it was the last time I'd ever see them.
I got started with the gym - and in the short time I've been there I've worked out with a trainer 3 times, went to two yoga classes, went swimming, did cardio (on various machines) three or four times, and I'm excited to keep doing more. I've also started tracking my food in a mobile app that keeps me honest and follows me around. I've told EVERYONE about my goals to help keep me accountable. My roommates and I have started a healthy eating program at our house - salad stuff ALWAYS cut up and available, water with lemons always available, encouraging each other to eat healthy, etc.
Since I didn't have a scale, I bought one yesterday (10 days since my first weigh in) and I stood on it and saw this: 231!!! Already down 6lbs, up in energy, and excited about what's next. I look forward to meeting you all and becoming a part of this community!!
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That's my favorite one to welcome people with! 
Glad to have you join us!
