Hello everyone! I am new here this is my first post! I am a mother of two wonderful kids! My children are two and three. I am also a widow of about 2 and a half years. My whole world came crashing down on me the day God needed my husband. I had my daughter right after, and from then on I put weight on like noboby's business. I am now 285 pounds, OMG I have come to the realization that my weight is a problem, for me and my health. I have had an unreal self image of my self, I only look in mirrors from the chest up. I kept thinking that oh I am not gaining weight, until my fat clothes turned into my regular clothes, and the sizes keep getting bigger.

I am hoping that this will be a good resource for me to get into better health! Thank you for taking the time to read and have a great day!

MAMA glad you found this site im also in northern cali so it's good to have you Im so sorry to hear about your hubby that's horriable but im glad your doing ok this is a great board i signed up one day and now im a 3FC junkie LOL so do you work or stay home? also there are alot of different age groups and different diets on here What plan are you following?
Sorry just being nosey....
Talk to you later
Michelle

Hello mama....glad to hear you've decided to do something...and very sorry for your loss. This is a great place to be. I've only been here about a month...but have found it a great site for help, support, advice, info etc. So jump on board and good luck in your weight loss efforts.

Hi Mama.

I, too, have been widowed. I was under 30 at the time in 1980. My kids were older than yours. I know your struggle. In fact, my baby turned 32 yesterday. I won't tell you it gets better. While I've remarried, I go into a "funk" from Mother's Day to the middle of June. I put Linc in the hospital the day after Mother's Day and he passed away 3 weeks later. He was an answer to a prayer for me.

Let me tell you about some of the things you'll find here.

The people on this board are more than willing to help you. There are many different plans that people follow. I haven't completely decided on a plan yet. However, it doesn't stop me from asking questions and getting very thoughtful answers.

There is tremendous support on here. You can ask for advice for anything from a hang nail to weight loss surgery and anything in between.

I don't have as much to lose as some of the others, but they are very gracious in sharing their thoughts and ideas if I have a question.

People on here love to laugh. You'll find that out while reading the threads.

I'm not sure how many "roosters" we have on here. I know of at least 2. Maybe someone will tell us both in subsequent posts.

Again, welcome new chickie.

Thank you so much for your responses, it means alot to me!

707 Goddess, hey there, I am BACK on weight watchers flex plan! I can't afford to go to the meetings but I have all the hand outs and stuff! i have tried this before and it worked for me, it's just a mtter of staying on it. I do work full time, and my kids are in daycare. thanks so much for you comment


GatorGal, thanks for your comment I hope to see you around here!

CBmare, I am also sorry for your loss. I also get into a funk around the time of my husband death. He was everything I needed, and nothing I expected. I miss him so much! Thank you for your support!

hey mama,
i'm pretty new to this site as well, but just wanted to say welcome. i can already tell that you're a strong woman and this site will definitely help when times get tough. just know that you have lots of support here and i, too, am your neighbor, right across the bay!!!

i really like this site ! Thanks for the support!

Hi,
You are just going to love this place!

We started a new thread (again) in the support section if you would like more support. I believe you will fit right in.

Try the link below to take you there.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103793


Kiwi