Howdy from Ohio!
 

Hi, I recently found this site after watching the last episode of Biggest Loser, Shay got voted off and it really hit me what she had to say about things.

I have spent my whole life being the fat girl in glass, being the one that everybody picked on, while having a mother and father who were fit and thin, it was really hard growing up in that atmosphere, and now that I am done with school, even though its been over 3 years, I need to make a change. I have so many emotional problems associated with Bipolar disorder which makes me an emotional eater. But I find the best therapy is puppies and kittens, I have a just short of 6 month old Cairn Terrier puppy named Toto, that is just so sweet and just has such adorable little eyes, and one time i was crying, she licked away my tears...Its so sweet and so innocent yet the impact is just incredible. and even though my husband doesn't lick away my tears, (lol) he is also an incredible person to rely on, he is the most amazing person and has changed my entire life for the better. He's saved me from ****, and I couldn't be happier to have him.

At this point my weight is around 280, i need to lose around 89 lbs to meet my goals. I set that weight because i am 5'11" tall, and i have a larger stature, when I first got a gym membership, they checked out everything and tested my body fat to muscle percentage and said that a weight I needed to be to be at the peak of health is 203, so i figured 191 is a much more nicer weight for me. I don't want to lose 10 lbs a week, but even a lb or so would be nice...By next december i want to be at least 200...


My problem is that i really need more support then i have, my parents are relatively healthy, and my husband has an ok weight, so its really up to me...im my own support system, noone to workout with etc...So i came here for help....

:wel3fc: Hi Corella!
It's sounds like you're ready to go - there are many here who can relate to your story and your feelings - we're all here to cheer you on!

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! You'll also find info and first hand advice on different plans to help choose the right one for you and to get through the ups and downs.

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. 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! :df:

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle