[gottagetserious]

I just wanted to jump right in to get my feet wet. My name is Carla and I'm 29 and I don't know what I weigh . All the scales I've ever encountered (including all the Dr's scales) only go to 350 and I passed that long ago! I'm the fattest person I've ever met and boy is that depressing. I'm making a goal of losing 200 pounds onmy ticker, but that is going to be starting at 350 when I get there as 150 is what I "should" weight (heck, I'd be happy to be 300 right now!!). Right now, I am trying to settle on what my plan of action is. I'm breastfeeding two little ones so I hate to do anything too dramatic at this point (I'm one of the lucky ones who doesn't lose weight while nursing ; oh they're not twins, BTW ).

I need to do something. I know people who are having heart attacks at 30 who were healthy and I'm getting scared. I have a lot to live for and I want the quality of my life to improve so I can live long.

I've lost and gained a lot of weight over the years so I know how to do it, I just don't know how to maintain very well. Oh and I need a bit of energy to get going, lol! I've done very well on low carb diets but I'm not ready to do that right now. It sucks because I need to eat and I'm so hungry from the nursing, so I think it's just a matter of eating wisely for now and cutting the junk out.

Ok, this has been rambly, but I'm so excited to discover this!! I do so much better when I have something/somewhere to be accountable to.

[Qadira]

Welcome Carla! (That's my name too. ) So glad you came by here.

You may want to post in the '300+ And Ready To Try Again #636' (or the most recent number) thread so everyone will see it. That is an ongoing thread where everyone talks to each other and where you'll most likely be seen and heard.

I just bought a scale that goes to 380 to weigh myself because the 330 didn't work, so I hear your frustration. They have them that go to 500, so keep looking!

Also, if you post in BIOS, it's a great way for people to read and get to know you.

[gottagetserious]

Hi and thanks for your reply

I noticed those threads after so I'll post after I've read them (and when both hands are free, lol!)

[2cute2Bfat]

Carla... I wanted to welcome you too. WELCOME !!!
I hope you come join us at the main thread.
We have two more from Canada in our group.
See you on the main thread soon.

[ONLY1SPECIALK]

Hi, Carla

[gottagetserious]

Hi everyone and thanks . I'm day three in and I'm feeling GREAT!!

[Angela_aka_Alice]

Great, Carla, hang in there!

[gottagetserious]

Hi Angela!

Sorry I haven't popped by lately. Yesterday was two weeks and I've lost 16lbs already!! I started out at 380 and I'm 364 today. In less than a week, I've lost 4 inches off my waist. Whoohoo!! I love losing weight!!!

[togger]

Way to go Carla. Keep up the healthy choices.

[Angela_aka_Alice]

Yes, great job Carla. Keep popping by... it's been a great help to me to have all the support here when things start to slow down.

[hilta]

Way to go carla- You sound like you have your hands full.

Your doing a good job keep it up