Hi, everyone! I’m new to this board, but not to the dieting game. I’ve been on this ride before, so I know what I need to do, I just have to do it. I’ve been from one extreme to the other; high of 190, low of 125. I’m ready to find that comfortable middle ground. I just really want to be healthy, feel good, have energy and not be ashamed to wear shorts or a bathing suit… I live on the beach for Pete’s sake.

Anyway, I turned 40 in January and my son is graduating next year. I am definitely ready for a change. I felt so good when I was at a healthy weight, I don’t know how I let myself get back to this point. Well, that’s not entirely true. Life happened. Food is comforting and you don’t exactly feel like going to the gym when your father-in-law is dying, or your son is failing Spanish, or your mother’s having quadruple bypass surgery. Everyone goes through these things- that’s life. I have to learn to let life happen, yet still remember to take care of me.

I started this past Friday by doing one of my Richard Simmons videos at 5:30 in the morning and writing down everything I eat or drink. I’m only on my fifth day and I already feel better. I will not stop this time. I’m on a mission…

So that’s where I am and why I’m here. I know what a great tool a supportive community can be, and I’m really excited to get to know everyone. I’ve already seen so many inspirational stories here, I know I’m in the right place. Thanks for “listening”… I know I can ramble.

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Congrats on taking control of your life. You've found the best site ever for support, motivation, tips and advice.

Good luck with your goals.

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Michelle

Hi!!! I just turned 40 this year too. I'm glad you're already feeling better, I think that will continue and even become greater as you continue on your weight loss journey! It has for me! You can do this!!!

Thanks, guys. I'm so enamored with this site already, it's just such a motivational tool for me. I've been looking at the before and after pictures and all I can say is WOW. I can't wait to put mine up there.

Day 6 and counting.