New to the forums, old to dieting
 

I have always been heavy. No, not heavy, just FAT. I always thought there was plenty of time to lose weight. And then I just had my 35th birthday and thought, "What am I waiting for, and how did I get this out of control?"

I am at my heaviest weight, 307. A big eye opener was the health fair last week at work. My cholesterol and blood sugar were very good, but my blood pressure was so high that I had to promise to see a doctor within 48 hours. There has to be a better way to live.

Dieting has never worked for me, and rather than continuing to do the same thing over and over again, I am trying something new.

I am changing my lifestyle and eating habits, not going on a diet. I need to stop the soda, the fast food, the high sodium frozen meals, and the super sugary snacks. I know I will not be perfect and will make mistakes, but I will pick myself up and keep going.

And I will acknowledge I need help and support. And that I what I am hoping to find here, with an amazing group of people.

So my name is Jodi, and I am taking a big step toward changing my life for the better. And I cannot wait to talk with everyone here!

Congratulations!!! Welcome to 3fat chicks!!

Congratulations on making the decision to take that first step. I found my way here after having a pretty disturbing "come to Jesus" meeting with my doctor. I'd always been fat but my numbers were always perfect - blood sugar, cholesterol, etc. until last week.

I went to the doctor and my blood work showed my blood sugar was elevated, my cholesterol was up and my liver enzymes were a few points up (due, my doc said, to a fatty liver). I had gained 40 lbs (YIKES) in the last few years and that was enough to saddle me with the obesity trifecta and it was only going to get worse if I didn't get a handle on it.

I found my way here and it's been a great source of support and information! Good luck as we go forward on this journey!

Hello Jodi..Welcome! Good luck with your efforts!

Hi and welcome Jodi! We're glad to have you here! :) You've taken that first step in the right direction! I know you can reach your goals!

Thanks for the welcome everyone, it means a lot :)