New to forum, but not to weight loss/lack thereof

  • Hello! My name is Michelle. I'm a happily married (for 10 years!) homeschooling mom to two great kids. We live in our native Connecticut again after spending four wonderful years in sunny Florida.

    I was always a scrawny kid and a slender teenager, but since having children, my weight has been creeping up, up, up! I had been holding steady at about 160 lbs for years after having my two children, but about three years ago I gained an additional 30 lbs in about a six-month period. I've yo-yo'd up and down from about 170 to 190 a couple of times in the past two years, and now I'm at the high range again. I want to stop this cycle and get down to a healthy weight once and for all!

    I've had success with Weight Watchers in the past and I am planning on joining again. I had my best success when I was attending with a friend, because we kept each other on track. We haven't really made many friends yet in our old-but-new community, and I need some accountability to someone. I'm looking for a weight-loss buddy (or buddies) to email and share before and after pics with, etc.

    Looking forward to getting to know everyone on the board!

    ~Michelle
  • Welcome
    Welcome Michelle!

    You will find support and wonderful people here.

    After considering for several weeks which weight management plan I would have the best chances of success with, I decided on Weight Watchers.

    I also agree with you that accountability and support are critical to success.

    Good luck and please post often so everyone can get to know you.

    Deb