[amyleigh]

Hey Everyone!
So, this is where my journey has led me. When I was in middle school and high school I was always the girl with the "pretty face." I was jealous of the girls at the beach in their adorable bikinis while I was the only one in a one piece...and shorts. While I've never been terribly large, I've always been obese. When I was in high school, I decided that by the time I was 25, I would be in a bikini on the beach, too.
This past August, I had hit the highest weight I'd ever been, and then it hit me...the coming summer I would be 25 and would have to be bikini ready if I wanted to meet my goal. SO, I began exercising and cutting back on my calorie intake (but kept eating my cupcakes...i just can't say no). Since then I've lost almost 35 lbs and I feel great. My routine has changed quite a bit, but I am confident I will make that bikini before August is up!
I came to join this forum because I am beginning to have motivational problems again. A few months ago I had some issues and talked to friends who were also losing weight. Well, they have since reached their goals and are going out to eat regularly rather than us eating in together. It's becoming a bit more difficult, so I decided to join up to find a new support base.
That's about all from me. I look forward to hearing from new friends!

Have a wonderful night!

Amy

[Kim K]

Hi!!! You've come to a wonderful place to find friends and support!

[DreamerHelen]

Hey There....Just keep on going...It IS worth it and you'll feel fantastic when you're out on that Beach in that lovely and skimpy little Bikini

[klementine]

hey amy! i'm new here, too and have joined for those very same reasons! I've managed to lose and keep off some weight but I still have a little more to go until I can break out the bikini! sure, i won't look as great as those other younger thin girls on the beach ( i highly doubt they have any stretch marks on their thighs) but I just want to transform my body to the best of my ability and take pride in my accomplishment. good luck on your journey to that hot bikini bod!!!

[Sarah Carson]

Hi Amy,

Just wanted to say don't give up now! You've come so far, you only have a few more lbs to get bikini ready, and think how great it will feel to wear that two-piece for the first time.

Keep going and you'll be joining your friends eating out in no time

[kellygram]

Everyone here is very supportive. Keep going, girl... Hi and welcome!

[midwife]

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