This site was the first one that Google turned up, and I really am impressed!

I live in Syracuse, NY, USA. Have fought the weight battle since age 8. It's the same story we've all heard so many times - habitual overeating for months/years punctuated by brief periods of normal weight. Regain, more months and more years, and then another diet........

I reached my goal 4 years ago and have been maintaining. I'll post details on the goals forum later, probably tomorrow.

Hey there, Lincoln's Sparrow!

We have a wonderful (and from my experience, pretty unique!) maintainers forum here, where we discuss the joys, challenges, ups, and downs of weight maintenance. I'd love it if you came over and joined us there by joining into our daily chat or one of the accountability threads (like our No Excuses food and exercise accountability group).

We also have forums to discuss exercise, by eating plan, etc, so look around, jump on in, and keep posting.

I can't wait to get to know you better!

Welcome to 3FC and congrats on your success.

Hugs
Michelle

Hi Lincolns Sparrow!
Congrats on not only meeting your goal but maintaining it - as we all know too well, that's the real challenge!

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained!

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. And that's when the real work continues - trying to keep it off! The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a short time myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

I will definitely branch out and post where appropriate. Maybe even where inappropriate.