[mandajuned]

Hello!
My name is Amanda, and I'm 23. I just recently moved to Ohio with my husband. I've been battling weight issues ever since I went from an extremely skinny 7 year old to an almost obese 8 year old. I've lost the weight a few times before, but big changes in my life and a weak will power always caused it to come back. The recent move was the latest of excuses and gained back 45 of 50 lbs I lost this last year. I've always been able to lose weight when I try, but I've never had any real support to keep the motiviation up and the weight down. My husband helps me the best he can, but of course being thin and fit his whole life he never can really understand what I'm going through and give me the help and support I really need. So that's what brings me here!
My diet plan is just watching my calorie intake with a well balanced meal and lots of water intake. My excercise includes treadmill, indoor cycle, and weight training.

[KidsLibrarylady]

Welcome to the Buckeye State and to 3FC's! I think you will enjoy both!

[mandalinn82]

Hey Amanda, and

I'm so glad you found us! (PS, my name is Amanda, and I'm 25....you're the same age as when I started this journey...but you're already 65 lbs ahead of me, )

Sounds like you have a really solid plan set up...calorie counting and exercise is a method MANY people here have used, with great success. You may want to visit the "Calorie Counters" forum - lots of good advice there for watching your calorie intake. You might also visit the "20-Somethings" area - they have daily chat threads and check-ins. There is a spot here for everyone, so find one or two, settle in, and keep posting.

Can't wait to get to know you better!