[Sydney50]

Hi, I'm new here. I have struggled with weight all my life. I am a mother of 4 and a grandma of 17. I had to reinvent myself and my life after my marriage of 20 years broke up. I have struggled from day to day and I am getting stronger. I am determined. So hello everyone.

[Onederchic]

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[cathydoe]

Hello and welcome! Keep coming back!

Peace be with you, Cathy

[AbbySinthe]

Welcome & for making a huge 1st step and finding a wonderful support system. Good luck in your goals.

[leeway]

Hi Sydney!
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's also info and first hand advice on different eating plans and exercise to help you choose the right ones for you and 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 few months 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!

[Deena52]

Hi Sydney and welcome.

I guess I'm also trying to reinvent myself here as I left a 25 year marriage 4 years ago...so I can totally empathize with your situation....though ooh, I'm jealous of the 17 grandchildren...that's so wonderful. I'm hoping for one here soon, as my oldest son is getting married in August. I would LOVE to be a grandmother.

In fact...losing weight for his wedding was my biggest motivator....and I gave myself plenty of time, since I started over 6 months ago and am about 2/3rds of the way to goal.

You CAN do this, believe me. We ALL can do this.

deena

[the slim me]

Hi Sydney,
Welcome. glad you found this site. So much help here.

I post in the +50 site, on Golden Girls. Come on over and check us out. It's nice to discuss problems celebrate losses with someone your age. Losing at our age is possible, it's just a little slower.

coome on over and join us