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Hello, I'm new here. As you can probably tell from my name, I won't be posting much in any low-carb threads. ;) I try to cut back, and I don't touch much candy or sugar, but rice and potatoes are my lifeblood.

At one point I was about 285 and I was put on an overly drastic diet by a somewhat stupid person I no longer associate with. I ended up losing about 60 pounds in 6 months...and a gall bladder. Between that and my suspicions of insulin-resistance, I have a pretty hard time having the same weight from week to week. I managed to work my way down to 180 at one point, then went back to not paying as much attention and shot back up to 210. I'm back on the bandwagon but hovering on 200 like it owes me money.

I'm hoping to get help and encouragement to eat more (I daily break the laws of thermodynamics), eat better, get better exercise, and have people to commiserate with when I eat the rare cupcake. I eat too much on the weekends and not enough on the weekdays.

On a more personal note, I'm definitely getting older but not wiser. I enjoy books, video games, and spending time with my close friends. I have no family up here and no potential exercise buddies unless I want to drive another 50+ miles every day. I have a history of mild to moderate depression, but I'll try to keep that to other forums or the appropriate threads.

Nice to meet you!

Welcome Riceaholic! I'm sure you'll find lots of help and support from these ladies (I have)!

Welcome to 3FC! I just re-joined after a long absence [so long that I forgot my original ID name! LOL].

This is a GREAT place for info and support no matter how you want to lose weight.

I recently decided to go low carb and the info and support I've received has been phenominal!

I've gotta say ... this line really made me laugh: "I'm back on the bandwagon but hovering on 200 like it owes me money."

Hi Rice, love your sense of humor! :) There is a lot of support, advice, and encouragement here, and like you said, people who can commiserate when you eat a cupcake! Lol! You're going to fit right in! Welcome!

Hi and welcome!

We're glad you found the support system that is 3FC. Read lots, post and make yourself at home.

Hello and welcome! Good luck with your weight loss efforts!

Welcome to 3fc! We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more! I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in! :wave:

Welcome! 200 is a tough barrier so we'll all be celebrating with you when you knock that joker down!

Best of luck with your weight loss goals.