[hottiewithin]

Hey all!

I'm an almost 27 year old (July 12th ) who weighs 157.6 as of this morning.

My highest ever was about 175 and that was around May 2004. In December 2004 I was about 172 and that's when I decided to really try and do something about it. I joined Lighten Up Iowa and lost about 10 lbs by March. In March I started a seasonal job where I was sitting down all the time and then I told myself that I would take a break from exercising and pick it back up during the summer after my job ended.

Well, my job ended... but of course, I never started exercising again! I'm really hoping to start back up. I did taebo and some walking on a treadmill in my old apartment complex. (I no longer have a treadmill, but I still have my taebo tapes!) I wasn't too strict on my diet, but I have some plans to improve that as well.

Luckily, even though I have stopped exercising, I haven't gained anything back! I KNOW that I could get down to 135 (my goal as of right now) in just a few months if I would just GET UP AND MOVE!!!

But I need to be able to "report" to someone. I'd preferit if that "someone" was around my height and weight. However, I will take anyone who is willing to stay with me on this! hehe I need encouragement, someone who won't give up on me even if I give up on myself, etc. I promise to do the same.

My boyfriend is one of those who is tall and skinny and could eat a gallon of ice cream and probably lose a pound. Yeah, you know... one of those people. lol So he isn't really the best motivator.

Sorry for the long post! I just wanted to give you an idea as to my story and where I'm at. Hopefully someone will help me out!

I'm awesome at returning emails and I have a bunch of different IM programs. So whatever works best for you!

[srmb60]

I was 5'3 1/2" and 162 pounds when I started. I hang around Calorie Counters, Ladies who Lift, Featherweights ... come on over and join us.

[lauren2pink]

I am 22, 5'3" and 157. My initial goal is 135, though I would love to get down to my "wedding dress weight" of 3 years ago - 125. I have tried several times to lose weight, but always bounce back to a higher weight than before.

I, too, am needing some accountability! I am using fitday to log calories, etc. but would love to "check in" with someone - compare weight loss, etc.

I will PM you this info. too - hopefully we can help each other out!

-Lauren

[SkinnySquirrel]

Ohmigosh Hottie, I read your message and it was like I wrote it! Esp. the BF part - my DH can eat and eat and eat, and STILL LOSE!! Darn him! I'm 5'4" and was 151 last time I weighed, but I have this nagging feeling I've maintained since my eating hasn't been stellar the last few days.

Anyway, if you want to excahnge emails PM me and I'll gladly check in w/ you every so often (I can't always email daily, but every other day or so).

--Sara

[hottiewithin]

Woo! Looks like I've found some buddies. Thanks for the replies... I'll PM both of you right now.

SusanB - thanks for the invite. I do much better outside of a "group" setting though. I may check those forums out though... who knows? heh

[srmb60]

Hottie ... even if you just read some ... you don't have to jump in, just come and share our thoughts. There are bunches of amazing and delightful people here.