I am new here. My name is Elaina. I am 260 pounds, and I am 5 foot 5 inches. I have always been overweight, but I have never weighed this much in my life. I have two children, PCOS, and am terrified. I need support, and I need to lose this weight. I don't have a lot of money to follow some of the home delivered food systems, plus, I have a family to feed as well. I am trying to figure this all out. I feel very low right now, and desperate to get this weight off. I don't even know where to begin, but I am already so scared to fail. I am afraid I will die.

Hi Elaina,

Welcome to 3FC. I've just joined the forum yesterday, and I'm already seeing how supportive everybody is! We're all here for the same reason, and if we set our minds to it, we can accomplish our goals, and be happy.

Here's to happiness.

Stacey

hiii to you both

welcome to 3fc's.
Ive oly just joined like a week ago..and its been the best thing Ive done...sooo your in the right place and we're all here for the same reasons..so talk and theres always someone who will know the answer..

Liss
x

I'm new here, too. Don't worry about not being able to afford home delivery food, it is really expensive and I think with some effort you can make healthy meals at home. Try to get the whole family to consider eating healthier, at least most of the time. Good luck and cheer up because you can do this !!

Welcome to 3FC! I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in!

Be sure to check out the PCOS forum under Dieting with Obstacles and the 100 lb Club for some of the best support on the web!

Hi Elaina!
There are many here who understand exactly how you feel - just start a step at a time with small changes that will add up to great results - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to get you through.

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 and inspired. 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 a forum on PCOS that you might find interesting as well.

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 - 2010 will be our year,
Lee

Happy Holidays!

Thank you so much!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle