[SummerEveryday]

Hello everyoneMy name is Summer.I'm here because I need to lose weight,get in shape and get healthy.I've been over weight for the past 7 yrs and it's time for me to do something about it instead of just complaining or starting a plan and giving up days later.I NEED to follow through this time and that is one reason I'm here.I feel that surrounding myself with people on the same path will help me stay moving in the right direction .I think this place might be just what I need.I'm not sure exactly how I'm gonna do this yet(still figuring that out)but I know it's time.
I've been married for 10 years (together for 17 yrs)to my husband Phil.We have two fantastic kids,Zack 15 and Katie 7.I've been mostly a stay at home mom for the past 15 yrs.Working part time here and there.I'm looking for part time work right now and I want to start working on going to school or training of some sort so I can have more of a career rather than just a job.Anyway,I look forward to meeting everyone and participating in this wonderful forum.My goal is to get down to 120-115 pounds,get in shape and feel great inside and out.I am 156 pounds right now,out of shape and feel awful inside and out.Plus,my DR.strongly recomends I lose weight for health reasons.Well,that's it for now ttyl.

[Onederchic]

Hi Summer and welcome to 3FC!

Good luck with your goals

Hugs
Michelle

[SouthernMaven]

Welcome Summer!

You and I are basically in the same situation weight wise; the difference is that I'm 58 and I'm assuming you're somewhat younger than me, based on your childrens' ages. So I'm here to tell you that you are very wise to get a handle on it now, because it will affect your health down the line. I'm proof of that.

I started putting my weight back on as I approached menopause in my mid-40's. It has come on gradually, but recently it has led to hypertension and some not-so-great blood sugar numbers. So now for me it's a health issue rather than a cosmetic one. I did struggle with weight before I had children but for some reason my metabolism cranked up big time after childbirth and I could eat anything I wanted and not gain weight. Which was so odd to me because I struggled with weight from puberty until childbirth. I enjoyed those years but unfortunately they came to and end as menopause began.

Good luck on your weight loss journey. You'll find some fantastic support here!

[diabetic z]

From one newbie to another, . Good for you, for making the right choice in starting a change toward a better healthier you. This is a great community.

[SummerEveryday]

Thank you for the warm welcome.I look forward to getting to know you all

[SunshineCA]