3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community - New Here for Weight Loss: Round 3

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New Here for Weight Loss: Round 3

Hi, I'm new here (obviously or I wouldn't be posting in this thread!). I'm Candace, 23 years old, and from Florida. This is my third time on the weight loss train, but it's a much more significant amount than the previous times. I was in shape as a teenager, but gained 27 pounds in my first year of college (too much fast food while cramming for exams). That put me at 155 pounds. I lost 16 of those pounds the next year, but did it by going kind of extreme with my calorie limits and so I gained back the weight and more when I actually started eating like a normal person again. That put me at 170 pounds after some time. Mid-last year, I lost 11 pounds, but then gave up when the holidays came and gained all those pounds back too (and then some)!

Now, I'm at 182 and trying to lose 48 pounds (I've already lost one, so I guess now it's 47). I'm rather short (only 5'3") and I feel comfortable around 130 to 135 pounds. Most importantly, I'm getting married in March 2010! So, I gotta work my butt off to be a buff bride. I tend to be a stress eater, so I'm trying my hardest to conquer that dirty little habit.

Sorry for the lengthy post! Hope to meet some great and supportive people here!

Welcome Symphony! My name is Candace too, but I go by Candy. I am new here as well and LOVE it!!! Looks like if you have alreadsy lost 1 lb, you're on the right track. You will find all the support, information, and inspiration you will need here. Good luck with your goals!:hug:

CarolinaGirl, I also go by Candy. My parents have called me by the nickname ever since I was a baby and it just stuck (although it gets old when it starts to seem like every person I meet sings "I Want Candy" or "Candy Girl" to me). It's good to have a name twin around here!

Welcome to 3FC!!

Surf around and settle in! We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more. I'm glad you're here!!

Congrats on the 1 lb gone!

lol! I get that too. I guess we just learn over the years to ignore it. Welcome and keep in touch!

Originally Posted by Symphony:
CarolinaGirl, I also go by Candy. My parents have called me by the nickname ever since I was a baby and it just stuck (although it gets old when it starts to seem like every person I meet sings "I Want Candy" or "Candy Girl" to me). It's good to have a name twin around here!