Yehey! >33 Anyway, like what the title indicated, yes I am here for a change. Lol sounds like some Obama slogan....*winks* But let me introduce myself first..

I'm Chloe, a 24 year-old Filipina who currently resides in Illinois. I'm a nurse's aide for almost 2 months now so yeah I have my workout as well woohoo!

I've been overweight almost all my life and ever since I hit the obese mark, I was so disappointed at myself but I never did anything to change it. My family history is not-so-good as well since my parents both have diabetes and my dad recently had a bypass surgery last year that scared me so much. With me, I learned I have hypertension just months ago... yikes So I finally decided to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle.

Last October 2008 was the start...a start of a lifelong change. I had a pretty good plan...every week I had mini-goals to accomplish (like exercise for 20 mins, no sodas) and my laptop's desktop was a picture of myself....YEAH THAT MADE ME GO WORKOUT BADLY lol From all those hardwork, I lost my first 20 lbs...by the way my starting weight was 205.5 lbs

But the holidays blues hit me. Halloween, because of my sweet tooth, ate a lot of my niece's candies for that week Then Thanksgiving...then Christmas...then all of my sudden, my one weekend cheat day because a week-long cheat day hahahaha! My weight started to creep up a little but eventually lost it.

Now I'm at 183 lbs since Monday (1.26.2009) and have started again with my food planning and all. But no exercise yet except what I do at work LOL. and YES...I need a lot of encouragement and support from everyone and buddies as well...if anyone chats in MSN... ^^ can we be friends?

Hopefully I will finally reach my weight goal through positive feedbacks and encouragement from everyone.

Hey Pixie -

There are lots of forums to investigate...by age range (like the 20-somethings, for those in that range), amount to lose, eating plan, etc...so look around, find a spot, and settle in.

Can't wait to get to know you better!

Hiiii Pixie

Welcome back - it looks like you've been a member of 3FC for a while.

Like mentioned, the 20-somethings forum is one you should totally check out.

Good luck in your WL!

Hi Chloe!! Welcome!! Glad you're here!!

Hey Chloe!! Those holidays really are tough to get through!! but the best part is that they are pretty close together so now that they are over its a little easier to maintain! good luck with everything!!

thanks guys for welcoming me! @Just Jezzle ~ that is true! i am so glad they are close together xDD and now its over....woohoo!