Another newbie...
 

Hi everyone,
I've been struggling with my weight forever it seems. I'm 30 years old, live in Oakland, CA and finally started to really make an effort. I've always struggled with 20-25lbs of extra weight. I know I'm probably in a better position that most people, but I know it would be good for me.

I've never been super thin, but I long for the days that I could fit into a size 6, then I'd be happy :)

I feel like I always think about losing weight, but never really act on it. I just started a new blog about my day to day meals, and I've started running a few days a week. I'm hoping to find some motivation or at least people to answer to--other than myself--to keep me inspired and going. I fall into that category of starting for a bit, doing well, eating well, then a weekend goes by where it all goes down hill, and I don't pick up things til weeks later. I'm just not sure what's holding me back, but this site seems supportive and entertaining.

Welcome! This forum is a great place to turn for accountability and support, I think you'll fit right in. Are you following a specific food/exercise program? I did C25k for a while and the chicks here were really helpful in keeping that up. Good luck and welcome!

Welcome to the forum! :welcome3:
Congratulations on the running. :cp: We have a great exercise forum here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=34
Sometimes a little accountability helps. :hug:

lucky lettuce- i know its not a super long time but this is my third week of actually staying on a diet. i have never in my life been this motivated to keep with it. i give all the credit to this site. it gives me enough motivation to keep on going.
what diet are you doing? check out the forums to find a group to help you be accountable.
i love 3fc.

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find the right things to motivate you on this site, plus tons of nice people who know exactly where you're coming from!

thanks everybody! i just had my faith in humanity restored too. I had left my ipod at the office gym last night and didnt realize it til this morning. someone actually posted a lost and found about it, and i got it back! it was a gift and had the Nike+ attached to it, so i can follow my progress and track time etc...i was on the verge of tears if i had lost it! I brought my sneakers again tonight, so here's to another few miles.