[mkatjames]

I am so happy to have found this board. I am 32 years old and need to lose 120 lbs. I have lost weight before (90 lbs) but gained it all back, with a combination of really bad habits, pcos, bipolar meds and 2 pregnancies.

I am so ready to do this...I want to do this but I am afraid of failure. The last time I lost weight I was manic and single. I had all the time (and energy) in the world. Now I feel like I am at the bottom of Mt. Everest looking up.

I've made a lot of difficult changes in my life. Worked very hard at staying well. My life is almost exactly the way I want it to be, with the exception of all this extra weight on my body. The person I see in the mirror does not reflect what I feel inside.

I want to roll around on the floor with my young kids. I want to ride a bike, go cross country skiing and dance with my husband. I want to feel like a 32 year old should feel.

So I am here looking for help and support. I am tired of being tired all the time. Buying an outfit in a regular woman's clothing store would be a nice change of pace too.

Thanks!

[mandalinn82]

Hey Michelle, and

Good for you for making the decision to make this lifestyle change! It'll take some effort, some dedication, but it will be SO worth it!

Have you visited the "100 lb Club" group yet? It is a very active group of 3FC members who need to lose 100 lbs or more - it is wonderful because there are particular challenges that come with that, and the supportive Chickies over there REALLY know how to keep a smile on your face and new ideas in your head. So do head over!

Other than that, just keep posting here! I can't wait to see you around soon!

[GONNABE165]

Hi Michelle and Glad you found us. Be sure to take a look around the site as you will fit in just fine. Good luck and keep posting so we can follow your success.