Hi everyone!

I posted an into on the introductions forum, but I wanted to peep in here and say hi!

I'm Katie. I'm 21 yes old and live in California. I'm so glad I found this place. Everyone here seems wonderful! Full of tons of friendship, support, and advice. I started my weight loss as of Tuesday this week.

My main motivation right now is that my boyfriend who is in the Marines is coming home to visit in December (the middle or the end, we are unsure yet). And I want to lose AT LEAST 10 pounds by then. So that's my short term goal for now.

Can't wait to get to know everyone!

Welcome!!! Your goal is totally totally doable and with the support you will have here it will be so much easier. I am glad you found this site and I look forward to getting to know you!!!

Welcome!

Welcome!

Not sure how tall you are, but our stats are nearly identical

Welcome here Katie!

Your goal is definitely doable by December, and who knows, perhaps you'll have it done long ago before your boyfriend comes back.

Awesome! I'm actually 5'6", 5'7" with shoes on

Thanks for the welcomes everyone!!

OMG! My hubby is in the Army and I want to lose 10 pounds my Christmas too!! Let's keep eachother motivated (I need the help)! Are you following a specific diet?

OMG and I just moved the 30th of August from Sacramento, to Grand Junction, CO!

OMG NO WAY!!! That's like WHOA super conincidence!!! Ok girl, you and me, 10 pounds before Christmas!! We can do this!! Gotta impress our military boys You should PM me and tell me what area in Sac you lived in! That's crazy.

I'm not following any specific diet right now, just exercising at least 5 times a week and eating healthy. I was semi-successful before, but I really think that by being on this board I will have the motivation and support I am seeking. What about you?

No specific diet here either, I'm just concentrating on eating healthy, whole grains and veggies for carbs, no red meat and occasional sugar.

Yeah we've totally gotta stick together - my main struggle is with exercise, I got pregnant had my baby and got all... sedentary!

Everyone here seems so nice! So I'm really excited about finding the board too!

I'm sending you a PM right now

Wanted to say welcome and good luck! I know how much of motivation it can be to loose weight before the guys come home or to visit. My husbands in the Marines too, and when he got back from iraq i had dropped a bunch of weight (most of wich i gained back lol).

Hi Katy!

Welcome to 20-somethings and 3FC.

I'm also between 5'6" and 5'7" and have similar weight loss goals.

Hey Katie, nice to meet you, glad you decided to embark on a weight loss journey. I think you will love it here, these girls are sharp and fun and not afriad to be honest with you when you need it. There are quite a few women on here that have military husbands so you should have a great support group in that aspect to. Welcome aboard!

hi katie and

be sure to jump right in and join in on the weekly chat threads and the exercise challenge. its very motivating.

Welcome! Post often so we get to know you! I hope you get to where you want to be.. this is the best place for support!