3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

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Hi all,

I've always been big. I managed to lose weight and get down to something close to normal in my late teens/early 20s but it was mostly due to being a poor student with no car who worked non stop and couldn't really afford groceries. As soon as my lifestyle became a little more comfortable the weight crept back on. Now here I am at 33 and I have recently had a health scare that let me know I can no longer ignore this. Gallstones. Abnormal sugar levels. My father passed away earlier this year due to diabetes, and my mother is also a type II diabetic. I need to do this now. I can no longer put it off. I came across this site a few weeks ago and have been back almost daily. The information is great, and I am so inspired by the success stories! I've checked out about 10 books from my local library, including ones suggested on this site, and I have been trying hard to change my habits. I've stopped drinking and I'm eating healthier, but still have loads of improvements to make in the exercise, portion control and advance meal planning areas. I've never participated in an online forum, but this one just seemed so informative and so supportive that I wanted to become a part of it.

Welcome and good luck !

I am sorry to hear about your father and your gallstones, I am glad you found 3FC I love it here!
Welcome, I hope to see you around the forum :)

Welcome, and wishing you the very best of luck :)

:wel3fc: Hi Stace!
I'm so sorry about your father - it must have been a shock and then to get such a wake-up call with your own health issues - but it 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! :df:

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and kind words. It is much appreciated. :hug:

Hi! I'm new here too. Hopefully we can both reach our goal with some hard work & determination.

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle