Hi,
I made the decision to get my life back, I would like to get back to 150 its a big step for me because im 220LB, and if u would help me i will make it.
THX for your help.

Hi, I'm new here too. I'm just about the same as you. I'm at 215 and want to get down to 165 or more. I've just started today and pretty excited about it. I actually got up and walked today. I've got 4 kids and a wonderful husband. It's hard for me to get up and do stuff and I was on this website for half the day and got really motivated by reading everyones posts and just by looking around on the site. It's really inspirational. Good luck with your weight loss.

Hey USNRET, and

I'm glad you found us and that you've made the decision to become a healthier you. No matter what sort of plan you're following, we most likely have a spot for it, so settle in, start posting, and get comfortable.

We also have support groups by age range, so there is something for everyone.

Can't wait to get to know you better!

Amanda I read your Goal story and u r my hero, I want to be like u. on the 1st i step on the scale and it scare me thats why im here. U have done grear

tkglenn
I hope that we can help each other.

Hope so too. I'm doing that challenge--lose 10 by feb 10th for motivation right now. That might help you too.....join some kind of challenge and report your progress every so often. Have you done the myfit thing? It's awesome and gets me motivated too. keep in touch if you need any inspiration.

greetings all my name is angela and i am in nc. I am here hoping to find new friends as well as support for my weight loss journey. i am with weight watchers and my new bf is a personal trainer so i get education at both ends lol .
my starting weight is 196 ( i am 5ft 8 inches ) and i hope to get down to 160 or a size 13.

i do the shimmy workout on the fit tv network and on alternate days i use my resistance bands .
i watch what i eat and try and journal my daily food intake.

just hope this works. I cant be in the shape i am in and date a personal trainer. I want to look good for me as well as him.
angela in nc

pudin27263 I hope that this works for u too.

just out of curiosity, are you a retired navy?

to all the newbies!
You will find great motivation and support here! Glad to see you around and hope to get to know y'all better!

hi usnret and

tkglenn yes im retired navy.

Hi! I'm brand new here too (this is my first day on the site). I agree, this site is hugely inspirational - I wish I had found it sooner. I wish you the very best of luck in your weight loss. Deciding to lose the weight is actually really exciting - you're finally taking control of your life; there's power in that and no one can take that power from you. Good luck!

Hi there, and yet another newbie guess it is that time of year, but I also have a similar amount to lose, currently @ 243lbs 5' 6" . With my 46th birthday yesterday (that looks so scary in print) I need to get down to the 150lbs of my younger days. I just want to feel good about myself again.
I am a Christian, live in New Zealand, but often travel to the USA so love to make new friends.

you go girl