My Name is melissa I am from Illinois. I am the mother to 3 children. 1 boy age 6 and two girls that are 2 and 4. I am 32 years old 5'10 and currently 207lbs. In June of last year I was roughly 260 lbs. Through the stress of a divorce I lost 30lbs and continuted weight loss after. And Now I am on that journey to continue to lose weight and be happy with what I see in the mirror.
My next goal is 198. My goal by summer (not sure is possible to be 170 lbs.) I also just joined a gym for the first time.
Hi Melissa!
Congrats on your success so far - sounds like you have your hands full with those three little ones - I know you'll be successful achieving your goal of 170 - 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.
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!
Welcome aboard! if you want it you can make that goal by the summer and I say that because its the truth work hard, move more, eat less....its that simple.
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on your weight loss thus far.
for your continued efforts! 
