[Ivorytinkler]

Hi everybody,

After reading a lot of inspiring success stories from other chicks, I decided to give it one more try to lose weight. At 52, I'm not getting any younger, but steadily getting bigger and bigger.

I currently weigh 226# and have a mini goal to get as close to 199# by my nephew's wedding on Oct. 4th. In fact, to really motivate myself, I bought a beautiful outfit on clearance from Coldwater Creek. It's a size 16 and I wear about a 18W. I promise to take a picture in it and and post it if I'm successful in reaching my goal.

I look forward to everyone providing me some support as I try my best to make my weight loss dream a reality. One pound at a time. Thanks in advance to all who will be posting a reply to this introduction. I hope I can be a blessing to everyone else as well.

As they say here in in the South, "let's git it done!"

[the slim me]

Hi, I am expecting to see a picture of you in that dress!!! You have time to lose the weight and get in better shape too, for all the dancing and socializeing at the wedding.

I post on the +50 site, The Golden Girls. Great bunch of supportive people. come on over and check us out!! or if you're rather have an e-mail buddy let me know.

I live in Michigan now but i'm originally from Ky.

[meowee]

. . . glad you found us, Chickie . . . and it's wonderful to hear that you are sooooo motivated, too. You can do it, girl . . .

[Leenie]

glad you found us

[Kelleigh]

Hey there! Right off the bat we have three things in common:

1. I'm here to get support losing weight also

2. I, too, live in North Carolina

3. I shop Coldwater Creek too!

Sounds like you've set a good goal for yourself and I'm looking forward to seeing your victory picture. Hopefully, I'll have a little victory of my own by then.

[BIG B00TY]

Welcome Ivorytinkler! I'm rootin for ya to lose that weight in time. Don't give up, keep going! Lotsa luck to ya! XOX

[guynna]

Welcome! I'm in NC and also luuuv Coldwater Creek. I am hoping to need a new outfit for my neice's early-November wedding, too : ) (And I'm also 52!) We can do this!!

Even though I am officially "too old," I post on the alternachicks thread b/c I just like the vibe there -- browse around and jump in any place(s) you feel at home. Again, welcome!

[SunshineCA]

Welcome and good luck!