[Gretchy]

Hey everyone! I woke up this morning and decided I was going to do something about losing this weight once and for all, and stumbled upon this site. I've tried to lose weight in the past, but the only thing I ever lost was the motivation. I figure that by actually joining a forum and finding other people to talk to who are trying to do the same thing may help me keep my motivation! Hey, so far so good!

My name is Gretchen, and I'm 24 years old. I'm from Michigan. I currently weigh 225 pounds, and my starting goal is to get under that 200 pound mark!

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and maybe getting some weightloss/exercise buddies! So far you all have been so great in answering my questions

[tomandkara]

Hi Gretchen! This is such a great place for getting motivation and support! One day at a time, right?! You're off to a great start.

Kara

[KEN]

Hi Gretchen,

I'm new as well... so I welcome you and wish you much success - I am down 105lbs and would be glad to share what has worked for me.. of course I'm no expert, and everyone's journey is their own.. but I will say, support was HUGE for me.. having support is so great...

You can view my before and after pix on myspace:
myspace.com/WithoutExercise (my page is only a couple days old...)

[CousinRockingChair]

Thats a good idea, have a starting goal so it isn't too pressuring at the beginning. Youve made a great choice of weightloss support forums too.

emily
xxx

[Liliann]

Welcome Gretchen! Good luck with your weight loss efforts.. You can do this!!

[sockmonkey70]

This is a wonderful place to start Gretchen! I found myself in your EXACT same situation, and stumbled across 3FC one fateful day. I have never looked back. So many times in the past I have started to diet..only to lose motivation a week or so in. This place really helps keep me centered and focused.
Best of luck!!

[aymster]

hello and welcome!! I wish you much success with your weight loss journey!