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Hey everyone. I am a university student trying to lose weight. The only time I have ever lost weight was on the Atkins diet where I lost about 15 lbs before gaining it right back again. I need to shed these pounds and I am terrified that I will fail. Type 2 diabetes runs in both sides of my family so if I don't get this in control now I am petrified that it will only be a matter of time before my doctor needs to have a chat with me. Right now I have no basis for these fears save for family history but that is just one reason (of many) that I will keep trying to lose weight, no matter what. I hope everyone has a good year and I look forward to meeting you all!

Hi! Don't be afraid of failure--that's how we learn what works and what doesn't. Take baby steps. Maybe one day, substitute an apple for a cookie, for example. Walk a little further another day. You've already taken a step for weight loss by joining 3FatChicks. We're here for ya! :goodluck:

Thanks! I look forward to making process and leaving this part of my life behind!

We are here for you!

Welcome! Please make yourself at home here and if there's any help you need ... just ask!