Goodnight, I'm 21 and I reside in New York City. I'm 5'6 and weigh 236.
I am employed full-time and enrolled full-time at college . With the birth of my daughter in 2005', I just seemed to continue gaining weight and never found the courage or determination to get fit.
Until now, With the summer here and alot of personal obstacles I've overcome. I have a fresh look on life and I want to change for the better .
I recently joined the local gym, well in (March,lol) but I have been an active user since 6/13/2009 (Saturday) and I'm down 5lbs.
Sounds like you are motivated to do this and ready to go! Congrats on joining the gym - exercise has just improved my entire life in so many ways. And another big on the first 5 lbs lost!
Do you have an eating plan in place? We have all kinds of forums...by age range (like the 20-somethings group), by eating plan, and a whole lot of others, so look around.
I am a new user to this sight also! I actually had a visit to a gastric by pass surgeon Tuesday of this week. My husband wanted me to try once more to lose the weight on my own before I do such a drastic surgery. So...That brings me here. I have purchased the fat smash book and plan to start it tomorrow. I weight 265 so i hope by this time next week I will be down closer to 260. I love reading all the success on these forums and I hope that I will be one of those!!
Sounds like you are motivated to do this and ready to go! Congrats on joining the gym - exercise has just improved my entire life in so many ways. And another big on the first 5 lbs lost!
Do you have an eating plan in place? We have all kinds of forums...by age range (like the 20-somethings group), by eating plan, and a whole lot of others, so look around.
Can't wait to get to know you better!
Thank you for your response. I've been looking around and I'm very pleased to read and contribute to other members posts and comments.
I do have an eating plan as well, high fiber, lean/protein, fruits and veggies. I've cut out juices (unless natural, like juicer blend) sodas, sweets and fried foods.
Amazing how great an orange-carrot blend is.
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Originally Posted by monamule
I am a new user to this sight also! I actually had a visit to a gastric by pass surgeon Tuesday of this week. My husband wanted me to try once more to lose the weight on my own before I do such a drastic surgery. So...That brings me here. I have purchased the fat smash book and plan to start it tomorrow. I weight 265 so i hope by this time next week I will be down closer to 260. I love reading all the success on these forums and I hope that I will be one of those!!
You sure can be, with support and motivation, and a right plan you will be below 260 in no time.
21, Over-Weight and Determined! Hello All!
. With the birth of my daughter in 2005', I just seemed to continue gaining weight and never found the courage or determination to get fit.
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on the first 5 lbs lost!
Good luck on your weight loss journey!!! 
