[KatieBug22]

Hello,

My name is Katie, and I found this site by accident yesterday. I am 22 years old, and I have struggled with my weight since I can remember. I have been on many, many diets that either didn't work or I didn't stick to them enough.

I have always "heard" of people who lost weight, but never met any who did in person. Either my friends would say, "Hey, I know of someone who tried that diet, and they really lost weight!" or I would hear that same infomercial about the miracle drug (Which of course doesn't work, LOL).

I guess what I mean to say is that I knew that somewhere, somehow, people that I didn't know about were losing weight. But it never seemed possible for ME to lose weight, because I just never quite believed it.

Since finding this site last night, I have spent time reading articles and looking at before and after pics. I was astonished and blown away that there are so many courageous and strong women out there that can overcome their problems and work toward their goals. It gives me hope to actually see that so many women have taken control of their lives and made them better, and that I might actually be able to do the same with mine.

I have truly been inspired by this site to start working toward my goals of exercising and eating better. I also know that when I feel like quitting and giving up, that I can just come here and read about thousands of other women that felt the same at one point, but didn't allow themselves to give up on a better life. I really feel that I can make a commitment to a better lifestyle, and I am so glad that I found this place to let my hair down and be myself!

Sorry about the book, lol.....I really look forward to getting to know all of you, and I hope that I can make friends that last a lifetime.

Katie

[carolr3639]

Welcome Katie. I know how hard it is to lose sometimes because I take prednisone and it increases the appetite. I also have been through 10 pregnanices and seemed to keep a little on each time. There are lots of people here who are very inspiring.

[KatieBug22]

Hi

It is nice to meet you Yes, a lot of people here are inspiring. I think I will really enjoy being a member of this board.

I was thinking that I have been a member of other chat boards (hobby boards and general chat boards, not weight loss boards) and when I come here it really amazes me especially that everyone is so nice. Most of the forums I have seen always have those few rude people that always have something nasty to say. But I spent hours on this site reading, and looking at recipes people shared, and pictures, and I just can't get over how everyone gets along and supports each other so much! It is really nice to see