Hi All
My name is Kat, and I'm new to these boards, but not to "dieting"! (I never think of it as a diet... because that turns it into a 4-letter word for me)

I am currently on a "weight watchers" plan-- I did WW about 4 years ago, and lost 35 pounds, maintained within 15 pounds for about 3 years, then...
March-December 2007 I gained about 25 pounds, and got to my highest weight.

I realize that 185 isn't that bad, but I teach Irish Dance-- and for any of you who have tried Irish, or have watched Riverdance, 25-50 pounds extra on your joints when you're dancing like that HURTS!!!! So It's time to make a change: I don't want to retire at 25 because of joint issues...!!!

The reason I said "weight watchers" is because I really hate the new system that they have: I ate way too much, or way too little... I'm not really sure. But I only gained when I joined the new system!!! So I'm hoofing it on my own using the old system (and not paying those weekly fees that break a 20-something's bank account..!!!)

So I started this newest journey on 12/31/07-- And as of 1/21/08 I have lost 8 pounds!

I look forward to meeting everyone!!
~Kat

GOAL:
185.2/176.6/135(ish)
Mini GOAL:
185.2/176.6/166.7
10% by St. Patrick's Day! I want to fit into my Dress!! Aiee!!!

Hiya Kat & welcome to the site. You have come to the right place. Be sure to take a look around as you will find lots of motivation & support. GoOd luck!

Welcome, Kat! And good luck. This site is great..there are a lot of nice people here for support.

hi ya wee green lassie.

glad your on board. i guess that the Irish jig is a bit like our highland reel, this is a wonderful support forum. c u around ,i hope

Hiyo! Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!

lol I dunno-- our Reels are probably like your Reels... Do you highland dance? We had a couple of girls in our dance Company that taught the (I think you guys spell it Ceilidh) dancing!
~Kat

GOAL:
185.2/176.6/135(ish)
Mini GOAL:
185.2/176.6/166.7
10% by St. Patrick's Day! I want to fit into my Dress!! Aiee!!!

hi Kat.

no i dont do highland dancing, although i dance gay Gorden's and strip the willow etc. which is ceilidh. hope you reach mini goal

Hey Kat &

GREAT progress so far!!! I'm a WWer and find the program flexible & educational.

All the best of success to you!