Not gonna cry...
 

Hey ladies (and guys), I'm the newbie here. Weight loss is a huge goal that just always seems way out of my reach.

I'm 24, soon to be 25 (on the 20th) and I know that my weight has caused a lot of emotional problems for me, and even blame it for not finding love. I know, I know, probably not the case, but you can see how I feel i'm sure. Like I said, I'm not gonna cry, I just hope I can find a way to get the weight off and keep it off safely.

Currently a gasping 274 in weight at a short 5'3" - 5'4" height. I've gone the Atkins only to discover that it made me very sick and uncovered my hypoglycemia. Did Weight Watchers with about 20 pounds success, but working a job with loads of hours as well as homeschooling and being a temp. foster Mom for teens proved to be to difficult to juggle. Watched calories (ugh), worked out way too much, did the whole gamit. Would trim down some, then put the weight right back on.

Now the teens are all gone, I'm working two jobs before starting back in school fulltime and hoping to finally get the weight off. I'm honestly hoping to lose at least 120 pounds. I have herding dogs that love to walk, so no more excuses from me.

Hoping to meet some new folks here on this journey. Not Jan 1, but I can pretend, right?

Much love!
Amanda

:newyear: Happy New Year, Amanda.:newyear:

Hop on Board. Look around and see where you want to hang out. You'll find tons of support and info in here.
:wel3fc:

Welcome and good luck

:welcome:

You are not alone... I am 25 and 5'3" and started at 268. Find a plan that you think you can live with and rock it!

Welcome to 3FC Amanda. You will find excellent information and support here.

Welcome

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!!!

Check out the 20 something forum and the 100 lb Club for great support. I can tell you are a caring person who does a lot of stuff for other people. It is time you make YOU a priority! Sometimes we need to be our own best friends---kind and supportive to ourselves but also DEMANDING that we live the best life we can. You deserve to be healthy and happy in your body.