Hello from Charleston SC!!
 

Hello all!

I'm new here, and I've really lost my way lately...but I'm serious about getting back on track!! I want to lose weight and get healthier and feel good again!!

Here's the short version of my story...lol...I was always thin, ate what I wanted, never gained an ounce...up until my early 20's when I had my daughter (who is now 16). I gained 80+ lbs. during pregnancy, and continued to gain in the years after. I went from weighing 140 to a high of 280. About 5 years ago, I finally hit bottom with developing type 2 diabetes...and I knew it was time for a drastic change. I lost 130 lbs. with the Atkins diet. The diabetes was gone, and things were great. All was well until I went through some serious personal stuff, including the breakup of a 10 year relationship. So I started eating and stopped exercising. I lost all motivation to take care of myself, and started gaining weight. Once I saw the scale go over 200...I panicked, and I know I need to do something now, or I'll end up like I was before, or worse. Things are so much better now in my personal life, and I'm ready to take control and do this!!

Thanks for taking the time to read this!! I'm glad I found this forum, and I look forward to getting to know you all!!:)

Hi and welcome!

Read lots and post! Settle in and make yourself at home. We're glad you're here.

Welcome to the 3FC community! :)

Thanks so much!!:) There is so much good information here!! I'm looking forward to learning and reaching my goals.

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

Good for you for catching the regain!

Thanks midwife!!:) I'm glad to have found this forum!!

I'm glad I'm getting back on track too...I don't want to end up 280 lbs. again...that was so unhealthy...not to mention depressing!

You aren't from the Arena are you? Your screename is quite similar to a girl there :p

I'm right next door in Kentucky! I live about an hour and a half from Charleston. Good luck on your journey and I'm here if you need someone to talk to!

I'm not...but now I'm curious as to what that is...;)

Cool!! Thanks for the support!! I see you've reached, and even surpassed your goal...how awesome!! Can I ask you what diet/exercise plan you've been on?