I hope to make friends!!
 

Hello everyone,

I am obviously new to the forum, but I am not new to diet and the absolute loneliness felt when trying to lose weight. I have tried dangerous diet after dangerous diet pills, to trying to throw up after every meal. I am usually a positive person and I love helping others, but I discover sometimes it's myself that needs that extra boost, cheer and support when it comes to weight loss.

I am 22 years old and used to be quite in shape in my younger years (yes, roll your eyes if you must! I know I'm young but it seems so long ago to me! =D). I have not been in shape since I was 9-years-old when I came down with a sickness and, though I have recovered, have maintained the lazy lifestyle that accompanied my illness.

I'm trying to change my life around. Start a new diet, a healthier one, go back to college, and become more active. Since early October, I've lost 15 pounds but I find that I'm starting to slow my pace again. I'm beginning to lose my nerve! I really hope that I can find a good community here with support that I can offer and also receive.

A little about me: I have had a love of video games ever since I was 3-years-old, followed by an addiction to the Japanese language at 5-years-old. Since I have grown to love Japanese culture, fashion, music, and language in general. To this day I still play video games, enjoy my Japanese rock music and attempt to go out in the latest Japanese fashion.

I am currently attempting to gain entry into Oxford University with a major in English studies. I love to write, and perhaps writing a column in a Japanese fashion magazine is what would suit me best! If not I hope to one day write the scripts and story lines for up and coming video games!

Welcome to 3FC! :welcome3:

How cool that you're so immersed in the Japanese culture! :)

Listen, don't lose your nerve, girl! It's so easy to put the weight back on PLUS some extra pounds! Make a plan and stick to it. We're here to help! :hug:

thank you so much for those kind words!! I'm trying! :D

Hey girl!
 

Good luck on your weight loss adventures! It seems like we have the same stats!

You mentioned that you like japanese culture, I think that is cool. I'm half japanese, if that helps, lol. I noticed that your avatar was an omusubi, very cute.

Good luck to both of our efforts! I know we can both get to our goals!:carrot:

Welcome!!! :wave:

Akiko: yay! thanks! I thought maybe you were Japanese by your name ^^ hope to see more of you! I know we can do it!

Kim: Thank you! ^^

I know exactly what you mean. The other day I wanted to give up (again) because I haven't been loosing! I am learning daily how to live without my old best friend...fried fatty foods!! Good luck to ya, I have only been a member for 2 days but it seems there are a BUNCH of great inspirational people on this site!!

Thank you bonfire ^_^

I am already starting to feel welcome and I'm sure that we can all achieve our goals!

:welcome: