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!"

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.

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

glad you found us

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.

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

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!