Hey! Hi! Hello!
 

Well, hello there! My name is Amber and I am 21 years old (22 in a few short days :hat: ). I hail from California, um, I'm a Virgo, I like long walks on the beach, and hot tea, good books, batman movies . . . Oh, and I'm overweight.

I wasn't always though, I'm pretty sure. It's the darndest thing. I was living my happy-skippy life here in the mountains of Shasta Valley and before I know it (which is weird, considering I signed up and trained for it) I was smack in the middle of New Orleans cleaning out houses and schools and things!!

Now, I don't know if you all know this, but they have some really, really good food down there.:sssh:

Maybe too good, actually. That seems to be what got to me anyway. Wouldn't you know it, 18 months in the gulf and nearly 70 pounds later I am not quite the happy camper you'd expect. Don't get me wrong, I loved every minute (and every bite :ziplip: ), but I have decided I am more than ready to shed all the bayou delectables cluttering my thighs. I have been lurking (not in a creepy way, I promise) on these boards for a bit and I decided I would love to give and receive some of the amazing support I've come across here.

So yes, hello, and I hope to see you around the gym. :tread:

Welcome!
You've joined a wonderful site, full of support and people who understand exactly what your going through.
:hug:

:wave: Amber

Good for you for volunteering to help NO... bravo! So sorry you gained weight from your trip.... but you've come to a really great place for support and friendship.

Good luck :hug:

Leenie

:wel3fc: Amber :)

Always nice to see a (non-creepy ;)) lurker start posting & telling us about themselves! (Happy almost Birthday! :yay:)

You may want to jump on in to the 20-somethings or if I may presume the Alternachicks section, too.

So, now that you've decided what you need to do... what's your plan to get there?

Post wherever you're comfortable & best of success to you! :hat:

Well thank you all for such a warm welcome :o ! <3

I've been checking out all the boards and you are right on in the Alternachicks vein, Faerie :) I believe I've also introduced myself in the 20-somethings too, but if not I'll head on over there, too.

Being an almost vegan (darn cheese!) I'm hitting up the veggie boards as well, but I'm a calorie counter through and through. I'm big on dancing I just don't do it as often as I should, but it's great cardio :carrot: . I know what I need to do, what I need to not to, and how to do it. For me it's a matter of motivation. I need to be motivated. I'm happy to find a place where so many people are in the same position.

And thank you for the almost birthday wishes (9 days :woohoo: )!
:hug:

Welcome to 3FC, Amber... Love your intro!