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Hello everyone!

I'm Elisha. I'm sort of new here, but not really. Back in 2004 I lost about 50 pounds with the help of 3FC and the wonderful ladies here, but since then I've gained it all back and more.

Now I'm in *totally* different place in my life. I'm married, have a baby, work full time, and we're currently in the process of selling our house and trying to move closer to family, hopefully down-sizing so I can quit my job and be a SAHM.

So anyway, this morning I weighed in at 268. I made it up to 298 when I was pregnant--I was so terrified I was going to hit 300! But I lost those 30 pounds quickly after giving birth in December--I actually lost about 35--and have been stuck ever since. And now I've started to go back up.

The thing is, I've been overweight all my life. I have never looked good in a bathing suit. I didn't have a date for my prom. I can't wear regular-sized clothes.

And I don't want my daughter to go through that.

I want to be healthy for her. I want to set a good example for her, to show her what a healthy life looks like.

Yes, I want to look good. I want to wear cute clothes, to simply be able to find clothes that fit me. I want my wedding ring to fit. I want to be successful at something.

I was researching a few different diet programs this morning--Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, Inches-a-Weight--and none of them really clicked for me. So I started thinking, what is it I want/need most out of a program? The answer is support and accountability. I need someone I can talk to about my weight issues, someone who can talk me out of stopping at Wendy's or Taco Bell on the way home. I need someone who cares whether or not I'm sticking to my diet or making it to the gym. I need someone who will congratulate me if I lose 2 pounds, or encourage me to work harder if I don't lose an ounce.

I thought about all of this, and then it hit me: 3FC. What I need has been right here this entire time. Last time I was a regular here, I lost 50 pounds. Then I stopped coming, and I stopped losing.

So now I'm back, and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all, and helping you as much as I know you'll help me.

:)
Elisha

Welcome back. You have some great goals and you are ready to lose! Keep posting!

Welcome back! I think becoming healthy for your daugher is great inspiration for success. I wish you luck, and offer my support if you need it. :)

Welcome back!

Welcome "home!" I look forward to getting to know you. And what great inspiration you have!

I'm glad you're back! I've gone away from 3FC before too and nothing good happens when we do... ;)

welcome back! you are at the right place for support. :)

Welcome back sweetie!