I'm a newbie!!
 

Hey! :wave:I'm new here and could use any words of encouragement. It has been a tough go at the whole weight loss thing. I have an under active thyroid and now the talk of PCOS. My sister (:hug:) is having weight loss surgury in January, but she has more to lose than I do. Right now I'm at 257 and I'm 5.8,but she is 304 and 5.2. So I'm doing this on my own. It's going to be hard, but I cannot wait to reap the benefits of being smaller and healthier.:dancer:

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

thanks!!:D I forgot to say that I quit smoking in March 2009!! That too caused some weight gain.

You can do it! I quit smoking in Oct., isn't it great! Now I am going to lose a few pounds.

Welcome and good luck !

:wel3fc: Hi horrorchick!
It certainly is difficult with the added challenges you have but it sounds like you're ready to go 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's also forums for losing weight with obstacles like PCOS that might interest you.

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! :df:

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

Welcome to 3FC and Good Luck!!!