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Well, my name is Karen. I've been a member of 3fc for oh about two months, just kinda hanging out reading what everyone has to say and trying to learn how to navigate the site! Lots of info and motivation! :dizzy: I'm trying to lose baby weight, but wonder if it still qualifies as baby weight since my daughter was born over a year ago and I have yet to lose a pound! Right now I actually weigh the same as when I went to the hospital to give birth!! :( I also gained a lot of weight in my first pregnancy, and took over a year to get motivated and into the gym but one I did it came off pretty quick, so I'm hoping that once I set my mind on my goal weight, I will lose it, I'm not so much worried about losing fast, but losing it the healthy way so that it stays OFF! I'm only 26, but watching the news and hearing all these stories about heart health, I am also motivated to eat healthier so that when I am older, I will have a good quality of life. My goal right now, is to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight of 136, once I hit that goal, I might want to lose 5 lbs. Right now, I am focusing on losing 25 lbs! WOW! I haven't decided on a specific diet as of yet, I'm focusing on just eating healthy and getting some form of exercise into my routine...baby steps!

Welcome, Karen! I'm glad you've decided to join in. Everyone has something to offer and to learn here. And the support is fantastic. Good luck to you!

:wel3fc:

Hi Karen,

and welcome! You can shed those baby pounds - no problem :D


Annie

http://299lbs.wordpress.com/

Welcome Karen,

Pick one or two methods you feel like doing.
Keep everyone updated, you'll get a lot of support and motivation.

Good luck! :)

My goals this month are to focus on drinking more water (I am a soda addict), eat less fast food (I love burgers), and to exercise at LEAST 15 mins a day.

:wel3fc: Hi Karen!
Your baby fat qualifies - I'm calling mine that too but it 's from when I was a baby!- how smart to focus on your health and deal with the extra pounds now before it becomes any more of a challenge - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on.

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 - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them! There's also info and first hand advice on different eating plans and exercise to help get through the ups and downs. The 20 Somethings froum may be of interest to you 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 going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in the success of my weight loss so far.

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

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