Thankful Lurker Saying Hello
 

First of all, let me say thank you. Several months ago when I began my journey to lose 130+ pounds, I became a regular lurker here. This site has been inspirational and the information gleaned here has been so helpful I truly love this place, so I hope I can now fit in.

I'm a 56 year old woman who's battled weight gain all her adult life, and been 200+ for most of it. I guess I grew resigned about my size, or simply got tired of having to fight my body every day, so simply let the weight accumulate. At the start of this year, I found myself staring at 282 on the scale and thinking, "Holy ****!" I guess that's what happens from avoiding scales for years on end.

Anyway, something clicked, and I decided I had to lose weight and that's what I started doing. My wonderful husband wanted to lose weight, too, so we've been doing it together, mostly a modified WW points system. Thanks to this site among other sources, I've revamped how and what we eat, and we both exercise more. It's been working for us. He's lost all 40 pounds he needed to lose. I'm... still at it. I've lost 60 pounds, though! That's pretty good. Though I still have 70 pounds to go, I'm feeling great and wearing stylish clothes again. I really think I'll do it this time, but I know the path is paved with traps, setbacks and pitfalls.

So "Hi!" I hope to help others through this site as much as you guys have helped, and will continue to help, me. :hug:

Hello, Diver, and welcome! Thanks for the introduction.

Congratualtions on your weight loss thus far; I wish you the best with your efforts.

Cheers,

J

Hi DiverGal,

I am glad that you decided to start posting. I identify with you. We are in the same age group and have the same starting weight. You are doing awesome! Jump in and start adding to the conversation. I love the 100 pound club. If you have not tried it yet, I invite you to join us.

See you on the forum!

We're glad you're here.

Please, if there is anything we can help you find, just ask!

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Congrats on your success and good luck with your goals :cheer3:

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to start taking part in conversations!

Welcome and congratulations on the steps you have taken. Taking a definitive step to change our lives and battling ourselves int he process can be daunting. Whenever you need a pat, a shoulder or a kick in the pants we are all here it to give it to you.

Yea for delurking!! Congrats on your loss so far! :bravo:

Hi,

Congratulations on the weight loss so far, and on deciding to do something. never too late to start thinking about becoming healthier.

Come on over to the 50+ and check us out. It really is helpful to talk to people your own age, with your problems. I post in the "Golden Girls" Hope to see you there

Welcome to the site and good luck with your weight loss goals!

Welcome! And congrats on the amazing amount you've lost so far! Great job! Keep up the great work! :hug: