Hello everyone! I too am a newbie and I wanted to introduce myself: my name is Sheryl and I am 33 years old. I too need a good swift kick in the rump to get me started! I have been heavy pretty much all of my life as well. I have lost and gained and lost and gained. I am soooo ready to loose this weight for good! I just don't really know where to start. I have done the calorie counting and was successful at it until I stopped counting and fell into the same ol' pattern. My highest weight was 271 and that is on a 5ft. tall woman!!! I am currently at 262. I just have convinced myself that I am too afraid of failing once again. But I am working on that mindset. I do have a supportive boyfriend and he believes that I can do it, but I just need to believe in myself. I am so tired of not being comfortable in my own skin!! Anyway, I have been reading so many of these great posts and I know that this will be the extra support that I need. So, THANK YOU ALL for being here.

Carri and T -- I too would like to join a group.. count me in!

We got this!!! We can do this!! Rock On!!!

I hope everyone has a great week!!

Sheryl


" If you fall down 10 times.....stand up 11!! "

Hi Sheryl!
I too am brand new and hoping to overcome past failures, your comment about feeling comfortable in your skin particularly touched me - that's exactly what I'm hoping for! I'd be happy to give any support you need, this is a huge venture, but hopefully an exciting and rewarding one. I have problems with willpower so I'll be using these forums for support during difficult times. Take care and believe in yourself! - CeeCee

Hey CeeCee! Thank you for the kind words and I greatly appreciate the support!!! I will be here for you as well. We just have to remember to take it one day at a time. We didn't put this weight on overnight and we sure ain't going to take it off overnight. I do agree that this is a great venture and I firmly believe that it will have GREAT REWARDS!! I too lack in the willpower department but I have decided that if I slip one day, that that is okay. I'll just dust myself off and pick myself back up and continue on this wonderful journey that we call life. Life... that is what I truly want to start living.. not just passing through. I want to be able to truly embrace life and live it to the fullest. And with the support of everyone here, I know that I will succeed this time and so will you!! have faith

We CAN do this and we WILL do this!!!!!

hope to talk to you soon,
Sheryl

Hey Sheryl -

I am so, so glad that you've found us here. Now you can tap into the collective wisdom, enthusiasm, and support of so many, at all stages in their weight loss journeys.

Have you found the 100 lb club yet? It might be a GREAT place to start...a wonderful, active, chatty group of those who have lost or are on their way to losing 100 lbs or more. So much good information can be found there.

If you're planning on calorie counting again, you're in luck - we have a good Calorie Counters forum, too! You might also visit the 30-somethings forum.

Wherever you land, I hope you stick around. You have such a great attitude.

Settle in, find a spot (or, if you're like me, MANY spots), and keep posting. I can't wait to get to know you better.

Hello and Welcome! Need to get my post numbers up so I can add my signature. Sucks, but a great way to make friends! So far, this site has been great!

I joined this site last week I did'nt post in the introduction forum but I guest I should have.

I am also standing only 5 ft tall so I know what u are say I am trying to lose the 35lbs that I regained this past year and get some kind of order and control in my life, this time I guest it is not so much about the losing the weight but being healthy and feeling better.

The support here is great so to you on your journey to good health.

Thank you all for the kind words and great encouragement!! Also for all of the welcomes. I definitely feel that this is going to be the absolute best site that I could have ever found. Everyone here is so kind and has such a positive attitude. I am loving all of the posts that I have read and all of the wonderful success stories. To me, that is true inspiration!!

mandalinn82, I appreciate the warm welcome!! I too look forward to getting to know you better. I look forward to getting to know all of you better.

sweetie72, I am so with you on the whole becoming more healthy and just plain ol' feeling better. I wish you the best on your journey.
( I am sending this to everyone )