Hello Everyone!

So glad to find the featherweights forum. I have set a goal of losing 10 pounds, and getting to a weight of 127 -- which for me really means fluctuating between 125 and 130.

I spend most of my time up and down between 132 and 137, but it occurred to me in the past few weeks that there is no reason I can't be below 130 if I am willing to make a commitment to eating healthier and exercising more regularly.

Eating is definitely my big hurdle. I have a sweet tooth and have gotten in the habit of indulging it EVERY DAY. Cutting out sweets and snacking will be a big challenge but I hope will reap some tangible rewards on the scale.

I have always been one to exercise maybe 3x/week, so I am trying to commit to 4-5 runs per week with walks on 1-2 days. I have just overcome a hip injury that kept me from running for 8 months. My hip is 98% but my knee is giving me trouble.

I look forward to getting to know everyone here, benefiting from your support, and giving support to others!

Hi, all!

I've been lurking on 3FC for a few months already, and have found everyone's stories so great that I just had to join in the discussion, encouragement, and support.

I've lost a bit more than 20 pounds in the last four months or so (yep, I was one of those 'lost weight' New Year resolution people!), and in the process, learned a lot about nutrition and fitness (including the fact that before, I really knew nothing at all!).

Right now I'm looking to get off the last few pounds, and then see how I feel before deciding what my ultimate goal should be. Woohoo!

Hi there thesame7lbs and silencioporfavor to the Feathers and 3FC

Hey, everyone!

The tortoise method has worked well for me so far so I'm happy to be a feather with small, manageable goals. I've lost 13 kg (28 lbs or whatever that is) since August and most of it was done in 4 months because since Christmas I've mostly maintained until last month due to an injury (it not only prevented walking and diligent shopping, but I also couldn't stand around in the kitchen to cook all that much.) Luckily, low(ish) carb works for me so I gained very little and maintained instead.

I'm back to my feather goals and I'm perfectly happy with 3 or even 2 pounds lost by June 11th, the day I pack my bags for a long-awaited trip. I know it's harder to lose weight as we get older so I try to make my overall goal for a three year period and work with mini goals instead. Ideally, by the time I'm 30 I should not be above 72kg (159 lbs.) and that gives me a lot of time to go sloooowly and adapt to a changed lifestyle. That's only 7 kg away and depending on how I do I might move my goal a bit lower, but I'm happy if I hit that and maintain by and after 2013.

That's got to be the least ambitious goal anywhere on this site so this is the place for me!

Hi there Blackberry Fields

I have about 4 more pounds that I need to lose (motivational goal from my parents: 10 pounds lost between May 26th and August 1st, and I get to see a Celtic Woman concert) and 14/24 pounds that I want to lose.

So, it looks like this is the place for me!!!

Hi Jusmine and

New to featherweights but not 3FC. I'm sitting at 139lbs and would like to be 125lbs. I was 123lbs prior to having my baby (and 163lbs after )

to the Feathers......Congrats on the weight loss so far and that beautiful ... Sooo cute

Thanks Ilene!

He's making dieting easy. I can't even walk to the fridge without him crying for me to turn around and feed him more. Life with a 3 week old

Hello everyboday!
My name is Shay and I'm very new to this whole message board thing but I'm gonna try it cause I need some more support. My starting weight was 154 and I'm currently 149 and I would like to get down to about 130. I am a full time student in college and also have an almost full time job at a fast food place where I get all my food for free (great for budget NOT for weightloss). I've done a really good job of cutting out almost all fast food but my downfall lately has been going out with friends to the local sports bar where I proceed to eat and drink everything I can get my hands on lol. But anyways, I am really looking forward to this new type of support, have a great day!

Shay

Shay

Hi there!

Newbie to 3 fat chicks but definitely not a newbie to weight loss. I have lost and gained my 25 pounds twice already. I hope that the three times a charm thing is true. Now that I am 30 years old it seems to be soooo much harder.

-Amanda

amanda

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