Hi everyone -

I'm new to the board and looking for some friends. I am aiming to lose 85 pounds by next summer using exercise and healthier eating habits. I'm 30, I work full time and am a senior in college in addition to raising my very active preschooler. I always feel pressed for time but I have had enough of feeling sluggish and held back by this extra weight. I have decided that becoming healthier has to be my number one priority before I start developing serious side effects from being overweight.

I hope to become acquainted with many of you!

Hi pinkislove! to 3FC!! I'm in NYC as well.

You have made a great choice to start living a healthier lifestyle! You are so fortunate to have discovered this site so early on your journey! There are really smart, kind, and supportive people on here.

Looking forward to seeing more of you around here

Hello fellow New Yorkers. Pinkislove, you've definitely come to the right place for support. Exercise and healthy eating habits are the way to go; it's the magic bullet if you will, along with consistency. Good luck on your journey.

Thanks for the welcome Glad to see other New Yorkers on here

Hi Welcome I'm from Jersey ( no big hair orblue eyeshadow) You took a great first step! making the decision for yourself and your little one
what plan are you following?
I'm 31 no kids but a husband so same difference!
Kierie

So this is where the New Yorkers are hanging out.

Hello and welcome!

Hello from Northern Maine glad you are here

Hi Ladies, nice to meet you!

KO - I am planning on counting calories to make sure I am eating enough and most importanly exercising!

Pink that sounds Great! remember not to start out with too low of a # of calories so you have somewhere to drop too

Hey there. I have my own small group (me and another person) who are doing Baby Steps in getting back to healthy. We're trying to create new habits slowly. If you want to join, you're very welcome. We could use the company.

welcome to 3fc...cruise around and see what's here to help. join in on the threads/discussions. FYI there is a 30 something group...come check us out.

HELLO PINKISLOVE! Lotsa support right here, from BROOKLYN, NY!!!

Howdy, fellow NYCers!

Another hello from just a bit up North on the Metro-North New Haven line. Welcome to 3FC!

Welcome! It sounds like you have a great plan (calorie counting and exercise) that many of us here at 3FC follow. I feel for you, though, being from NYC. I always GAIN when I visit my friend in New York; there's just sooo much good food everywhere! Eating is one of my favorite things to do when I visit the city. But, I know you are more used that than I am, so I hope it won't be a problem for you. Best of luck to you, and I'm sure we'll run into each other on 3FC.

Another NYer here! By way of Long Island though Always nice to see new people looking to live healthier (and lets face, look better!). You should have no trouble losing the weight with all the support you'll get here!