[Latchkey Princess]

Well, before I go off to post in one of the more specific forums, I thought I would do the intro thing here.

I'm a stay at home wife and mother of two, I've been overweight since I was about 9 or 10 years old. Lots of things helped to make me the weight I am today, childhood traumas, being surrounded by a family who ate their feelings (and everything else in sight!), general feelings of worthlessness, etc. But however I got here, I'm here. I just gave birth to my second baby about 3 weeks ago. Before I got pregnant with her I was 270lbs, the highest I'd ever been. By the night before I gave birth I was 250lbs. As of today I am 230lbs. I don't know why the weight is falling off so easily this time around (I actually gained weight after I had my first baby), but I'm taking full advantage and using it as a springboard to getting healthy. I'm starting by working on eating out less, cutting out late night snacking and getting enough sleep (a challenge with a toddler and a newborn...). I'm hoping to start walking once I get the okay to start exercising from my midwife at my 6 week post-partum checkup.

I was googling weight loss plans and this site popped up. I looked it over, read some posts, and decided to give it a try! Hopefully I'll be posting my success story on the Goal board one day.

[leeway]

Hi Princess!
So many of here can relate to the emotional eating - sounds like you're already off to a great start with a can-do attitude - the support you need is here!
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 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!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

[Dulce Vida]

Hi, and welcome to 3FC! Congratulations on the birth of your baby, and good for you for deciding to keep the weight loss momentum going!

[Onederchic]

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[AR4life]

Welcome to 3FC Congrats on your new baby, exciting times. Best wishes on your weight loss goals.

[cathydoe]

Welcome! Keep coming back...there are bunches of great folks here and lots of encouragement!

[Shorty28]

Welcome to 3FC!!! This is the perfect site to help you stay motivated.

Good Luck!!!