I've already posted on another thread so I thought I should go ahead and introduce myself. I'm 29, female and I've been overweight for as long as I can remember. I was chubby as a kid and teen. In jr. high and high school I thought I was the biggest person on the planet (it didn't help that I was six feet tall by fourteen) but looking back at pictures now I see a beautiful girl who had maybe 15-20 pounds to lose. If only I knew than what I know now...lol.
eel a lot better physically and emotionally although I still have bad days.

I've been lurking here for a bit and think you all seem like a great bunch! I'm looking forward to getting to know y'all better!

Plushlife,

That is so great that you have lost almost fifty pounds. I am 210 pounds and can't lose. That is wonderful. My best friend and I are trying to lose weight together (for the hundreth time) and sometimes we get discouraged. My friend is around your size i think. But she could use some encouragement. I will send you a PM. Well anyway are you going to tell us what you did, what worked for you.

Congratulations on your weight loss and new lifestyle, Plush. And welcome! can't wait to get to know you.

Hey there! Welcome to you! This is a great place to check in for motivation, encouragement and a butt kickin if needed! lol

Welcome and congratulations on getting started! We're here for you

Hi There:

I am also new and looks like we are the same age. I ahve been overweight my entire life. I kind of got a little upset with myself when I realized that not only will I be 30 next year but that I was going to be fat and 30. I started this weekend on a mission to change that. About 2 years ago I did the low carb thing and lost 5lbs in 2 months. Let just say that was the end of my low carb days. I know from past experience that Id o best on a low cal. diet.

I am pretty active through that week and weekends, I know I need to make some diet changes. I spend most of my weekends travling with my dogs. I show Pugs. I have 3 Pugs and 2 Boston Terriers. 2 of the pugs I am currently in the ring with and spend 3 nights a week in training classes. I love every minute of it. I try to get an additonal walk 1-2 times a week, sometimes that is just impossible! It is hared when we travel as that requires ALOT of eating out! I know that when I eat out that there are healthier options, but yummm that fried chicken sandwich and fries always looks better. Not know I must say no!

I am getting married Nov. 30th, we are doing the Las Vegas thing and I am excited about it. I have a dress and of course I need to lose some weight to get into it, story of my life. Thank goodness that 15lbs is about all I need to lose and I think that at my weight that is doable!

I am looking forward to meeting you all and becoming support for anyone who needs it! Plush if you need a buddy let me know I think that we have alot in common!

Looking forward to talking to you all...

SW/CW/1st Goal/End Goal
305/280/265/175

I had to give up fast food altogether in the beginning because I knew I couldn't resist my faves. I don't travel a lot though so it's easy for me to avoid. I do go out to eat occasionally and have finally learned to order and eat sensibly while I'm there but I haven't had fast food in months.

Congratulations! I love the idea of a Vegas wedding!

Sure! I can use all the buddies I can get.

Welcome PlushLife it's really great you've lost 50 lbs with your weight loss plan. Your losing in a very healthy way. Your doing great and you have such a wonderful outlook. I look forward to reading more post.
Mez

Hi PlushLife welcome!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Luvbean and welcome to you too!!!!!!!!!!

PlushLife I love your avatar what is it? Is it a mole?
Looking forward to getting to know you both.
Love Annie

It's a baby wombat.

Welcome from another newbie! Congrats on your loss so far!

Oh my, so many newbies!

Welcome Plushlife, Luvbean and Mommyofone!

Thanks for sharing your success with us Plush - we to hear about how people have succeeded!

I am 31 and can well relate to not wanting to be fat in your thirties - I spent my 20's fat and depressed, and i want my 30's to be the best years of my life! I haven't succeeded yet, but there's still time (there is ALWAYS time! )

Good luck to you all - stick around and i hope to get to know you better.

Love Amanda x

I love your Anais Nin quote Amanda. I've got it on my pin board now. Is it from a book?
Love Annie

Welcome Plushlife!!! And congrats on the loss so far. Your plan sounds very sensible!! keep up the good work.

Welcome to Luvbean and Mommyofone too!!!!

I love seeing all the newbies here!!!