Newbie with lots to lose :)
 

Hi ladies (and gents!)

I've been lurking here for a few weeks, but with 30 days til my 30th birthday, I've started up my weight loss efforts again and am doing what I can to make myself accountable.

I've always been overweight - I was in a bad accident as a child and was sedentary and stayed heavy even when I got older. At 5'8'' I hit 200 lbs. in high school even though I played tennis. In college I topped out at 224, and after college spiked at 237, but wound up having a bout of severe depression and dropping down to about 189 for several years. After another bout of depression about 3 years ago I was put on antidepressants and in 2 years gained 100 lbs. I now am starting at almost 300! When I was on the medication I was numb and didn't even realize how heavy I was getting. I had no energy to exercise. I had no energy to do anything.

Six months ago, the week I quit the medication, I quit smoking and have managed to maintain my weight and am ready to lose! I've decided to follow a low-carb diet as I've had success with them in the past and it fits my likes and dislikes. I'd rather have 100 calories of a nice cheese than 100 calories of chocolate any day! But I know, I'm weird ;) And living in NYC eating out is just a fact of life.

I'm thinking the 100 lb. forum might be for me, and I'm so impressed with what I've read here so far. You guys rock!

:)
Jen

Welcome Jenmonkey!!! We are here for you!! You will do this!!

You can do it! It is a big step just putting yourself out there and saying your goals for the world to hear!

Gabbi

I did Atkins before, didn't lose a whole lot. Just wasn't my thing, BUT...I loved the sugar free jello and cool whip! I still love that!

Gabbi

:welcome3: Jen ~~ This site is wonderful and you will find lots of support and encouragement!!!:hug:

Congrats on taking the first steps to a HEALTHIER you! I like yourself have 100 some pounds and you've come to the right place for support and best of all its free and we're here 24/7 for you.