[thebeautywithin]

Hello everyone ... obviously, I'm new here. Just want to introduce myself. My name's Lucretia and I'm from Dallas, TX. I stumbled on 3fatchicks.com browsing the web from my hotel room and decided you guys might be just the encouragement I need to finally get healthy.

So ... I'll be 30 in August and would really like to start that new phase of my life a lot healthier and at least 20 pounds lighter!

[mandalinn82]

Hey Lucretia!

Gosh, I'm so glad you stumbled onto us. This is such a great site.

What sort of plan are you thinking you'd like to follow? We likely have a forum for it, so do look around.

This is a great place to get support, so find a spot, settle in, and get going. You might want to check out our "Featherweights" group, for those with less to lose than others.

Can't wait to hear more from you soon!

[MonteCristo]

Hi Lucretia, and

[thebeautywithin]

Thanks mandalinn82 for the welcome! I've tried WW, South Beach, tracking calories, personal trainers, etc. and have had minimal success with all of them. I loved the personal trainer because I packed on great muscle ... but the fat never melted away so I ended up bigger instead of smaller somehow

Basically, I think I just need to quit making excuses but I guess that's easier said than done ...