Finally doing it!
 

Hi all! I just joined today after stumbling on the forum. I'm 23 years old and have been chubby all my life. During the second half of college, (USF--go bulls!) I crossed the threshold into full-blown fatness. I bought my very first bathroom scale today and was humbled by the reading--246.

Since I never paid much attention to my weight when I was younger, I don't have much of a reference point. I do know that I'd like to get down to the size I was in high school, when I wore size 12 jeans. I wear a 16 now and do not want to go any higher.

I'm not sure when exactly I became fat, but it seems like all of a sudden I was cowering from friends with cameras and dreading shopping for clothes. I'm ready for change, once and for all.

I'm eager to get to know all of you and be a part of this community. I've already found so much inspiration just reading about your successes--big and small. :)

Hi and welcome to 3FC!

Good luck with your goals :cheer2:

Hugs
Michelle

Welcome to 3FC!

Have you considered going to see a doctor? Since you say you have been chubby all your life you might have something internal going on like a thyroid issue or possibly PCOS.

Good luck.

Beerab, I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 15 or so. According to my doctor, I had/have a very mild case, so losing weight will be difficult, but possible!

Welcome to 3fc!!!!
Hope to see you around and good luck with your goals!

Have you decided what your plan will be?