newby and ready
 

hi, i'm wanda, married to a great guy harry,4 grown children,8 Grands, and 4 GGrands.i have just turned 60,(i knew it would happen someday LOL) i live in TN, almost on the GA. line. i lost my job this pass june 11 due to shut down. not worked since, june 11th -234 lbs, last thur.aug. 20-251 1/2 lbs. this is the first time i have ever been closer to 300 than 200. i'm scared.so after i got off the scales i cried, threw all my junk away, then got myself up and went on a plan. right now i have made it but its still early for me.i have looked at everyones before and after pictures and i WANT to be there some day,i have not always been big, when i married i weighed 103 lbs. we will be married 44 yrs. nov 19th. and they say it won't last when you are 16.wrong.
please let me say that i am so blessed to find this group of such strong persons, your post has already inspired me. thanks,,wanda

Hi Wanda and welcome to 3FC!

Congrats for taking control and getting your life on a healthier track! And congrats on 44 years of marriage (almost :D)

Good luck with your goals :cheer2:

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Michelle

Good Luck Wanda Good for you!

Congrats on your long marriage, and congrats on getting your health in order!

Hello Wanda!

Welcome to the group, glad to see another Tennessean on here!

Good luck and congrats on the new lifestyle. You will feel SO much better!

Jeff

thanks evey one, i am glad i found you all,wanda

i AM NEWBIE BACK HERE AGAIN
 

HI there,,,, I was involved in these forums before and it was great... I have just lost 40 lbs. But am still overweight.. So I need a new avenue for motivation;):carrot:,,, being here will help.. BajaChick

ONe more thing... I am on J. Craig.. Is there a special forum for those folks??... thanks

Welcome and good luck to you Wanda!