Hey there!

I just found this site and decided to sign up. I've been overweight pretty much all my life. I'm 25 now and I've come to the realization that if I don't do anything now I won't ever do it, and this is not the life I want to lead. I've been hiding behind my weight to avoid facing my socialization problems so far, but I'm tired of it. I want to live the life I dreamed of when I was little, and in order to do that many things have to change. So today, as I write this, I'm starting a diet.

I've started many before and abandonned them at some point. That's why I'm seeking support. I think that maybe this way I won't give up so easily, or find enough motivation to keep going. I want to feel good about myself at least for once.

So hello ya'll and I hope you don't mind seeing me around! ^_^

Tons of motivation here. Welcome! Check out the before and after pics; they provided loads of motivation when I first started checking out this site.

Smat

You will find tons of support here, these folks have given me the motivation to stay with it on days when I just wanted to throw in the towel!

Good luck!

You came to the right place for motivation, there is plenty here to go around! We are all in the same boat as you & have felt exactly the same way. You took the biggest step in deciding you wanted to change & realizing you couldn't do it alone, no one can... Thats why were here! Welcome and keep losing! :-)

. . . So glad you found us . . . this is a truly great place for lots of support and encouragement, Chickie . . .

Glad you found us!