Hi there everyone,

I'm going to keep this brief because part of my new found commitment to health is getting enough sleep -- but let me tell you a little about myself.

Was approximately 520lbs at my heaviest around age 20

Hit Rock bottom -- and got serious (no surgeries)

Got to 225lbs (-295lbs) -- had skin removal surgery -- at the age of 22

but -- I'm here -- Why? Because I'm creeping up -- and I'm to a SOLID 260 -- and always I told myself 250lb would be the freakout point.

I'm serious again and I'm going to get it together -- I'm currently age 24 and I want to get some of these lbs by Winter (Holidays, Visiting Home, Vanity, Etc)

I look forward to being active in the community -- Send me a Private Message if you want to get to know me on a personal level or want a diet buddy -- Willing to be email support buddies -- Although I slipped a bit -- I'm confident I can provide help to any 20 something year old with serious weight to lose.

Welcome to 3FC! =)

We, despite the name, are not -all- chicks. You'll find plenty of gentlemen around these boards.

Congratulations on your success! That is truly amazing!

I just wanted to warn you that we can't send PMs to a person who doesn't have 20 posts. (Can't PM back and forth with a n00b to the site, sadly!) But, I urge you to participate around the forums.

Hope to see you around!

Wow, that's a really inspiring loss! These boards have been motivating me to stay on track, and I hope you'll find they do the same for you! Good luck!

Wow, that is amazing! I'm so happy that you joined this site! I just joined this week also, but hav been visitingfor much longer. It is the best thing that I could have done!
I am one week into this new way of ife, and am happy to say that I have lost 5 pounds... it feels great!
God luck!

Good luck. I'm sure you'll find support on this site. I've been here around 3 years and it never disappoint me in term of encouragement.
Check out men's corner if you're a guy

Well done on your loss so far! This site has been pretty integral to my weight loss, the support is fantastic. look forward to seeing your posts

Welcome! I know it's tough, but you know you have the motivation and ability to take back control of your weight again Yes, you gained some pounds, but you've caught it before it got out of control and that's all that matters!

Wow your achievement is so inspiring! Welcome to the boards!!

Thank you all for the support!! I've been reading through the forums like crazy and its great to hear that's its okay that I am a guy!

I hope to make friends, offer support to others, and get this under control!