Getting Started and Want Support!
 

Hey chickadees! I just set up my profile on here yesterday. I will give you a little info about me: I am 26, soon to be divorced mother of 2. I work full time and part time. I have to live with my parents right now...financial crisis from divorce. But needless to say, I once had a killer bod-then had my daughter in 2001. I put on a whopping 60 lbs. I lost 40 right away, but then yo-yoed the last 20. And my muscles went flabby. My abs went gooey and round.
In 2005 I had my son, and BOY did HE add on some weight...I tipped the scales at 195! I had NEVER imagined such a chunk on my body before, especially since I'm only 5'3" and petite framed altogether.
I lost the first 35 lbs swiftly but the rest fought hard to stay on me. I am now more aggressively pursuing my goal of 125. I have revamped my thinking and doing. I am currently reading Dr. Phil McGraw's The Ultimate Weight Solution, which is great support. I am now down to 153! I work out several days per week and practice portion control and other tips Dr. Phil recommends in his book. It's working so far!
I would love encouragement and accountability from other posters on this site. That's why I am here--to surround myself with people who support and understand this important goal in my life--to be healthy, in shape, and feel better/look better all around!

Welcome here! I too am new to this specific forum (although not to 3FC* in general), so I can't tell much about it yet, but I'm sure it'll only wield good things for us. :)

I had read Dr Phil's book last year. I'm really no fan of the man, but the book was an eye-opener and a good chunk of help, indeed. If only to be reminded regularly of what I should think about regarding the weight problem, instead of just eating mindlessly to make the stress go away (or whatever). :dizzy:

Good luck to you on your path to weight loss! Looks like you took a good start anyway.

*Why do I feel the need to write KFC every time? :lol:

Welcome Guys!!!

You will find a wonderful group here that are great cheerleaders and support! It seems that the three of us have about the same starting and goal weight :)

Uponthe wings- it looks like you are already doing well! I hit the 10 pound mark last week and man did it feel good. For the first time in my life I feel like losing weight is not a hopeless struggle :) I am doing portion control as well along with hitting the gym 6 days a week (well most weeks anyways)

See you guys around in the forum :)

Kery & Slimming:
Thanks for the support and encouragement! I am set in my mind--Hard-Core--to not let up and not give in this time! It's for life!

Way to Go Fellow Losers!

Very nice to meet you, sounds like you are a chick with a plan - WATCH OUT hehe...I think you will love it here. There is something about immersing yourself into a community of supportive women who can relate to what you are going through and don't mind being candid and honest and giving you a kick in the butt if you need it. This site has helped me greatly and I hope it will help you too. Hope to see you around!