Hello everyone!

A quick post to introduce myself! I'm a 35 year old gov't employee with 200 pounds to lose. It's seems too complicated to explain all the events leading up to why I'm here, but the bottom line is that I want to lose weight, and I'm hoping to not only get support, but give it as well!

I've been unlucky with my gym membership (It's really embarrassing to get dirty looks and rolled eyes when you use a machine), so I've recently decided to use a personal trainer (female) in a reasonably private studio (2 trainers for 2 clients at a time). Expensive, but I'm hoping worth it to get me on track with a routine.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

--Jenn

Welcome Jenn, from another Ontarian.

I admit I was lucky when I first started using a gym, it was one where I was working at the time. Everyone was friendly about it, and very supportive. I've even used the one at Mohawk (I'm back in college) a few times, and maybe there are looks, but I likely avoided them. It really is a shame that people can't be impressed that you're there in the first place. Shame on them.

Anyway, have a look around the site and you'll likely find a few areas that interest you. The two I can think of off the top of my head are:

The 300+ Club - http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=124

Crazy Canucks Cluck Club - http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/show...=167271&page=4

You'll find other groups based on age, or type of plan they're following, etc.

Hi, Jenn! Welcome from a fellow Canuck

I'm sorry that your fellow gym goers are being poor sports.

Best of luck with your weight loss!

Glad you joined us!
If the personal trainer doesn't work for you, I've really enjoyed using weights and stretchie bands and DVDs at home

You CAN do this!

from another Canadian!

Wow, thanks everyone for the welcome! I can tell I'm going to like it here.

Lots of Canadians, too! That might be helpful in finding a workout partner once I'm done with the personal training. Or, heck, just going out for some tea or something

--Jenn

Hi and welcome!

Some of us have met for coffee. It was great!

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

Hello from an other canuck! Spent some time in southern Ontario for university, but missed my mountains so back to Calgary I went! You'll love it around here!