[6 paisley 9]

hello everybody!

this is the first forum i've ever joined and it will most likely be the only one. you are the only people to know that i want and am going to lose weight.

my mother always made me feel like my goals and desires were silly and unimportant. now that i'm in college, have a wonderful boyfriend, and am starting my own life, i am determined to live a healthy life and to reach my goals. i feel embarrassed to tell the people who care about me that i don't like the way my thighs rub together and chafe in the summer heat, or that i hate how my arms are wider than my face, or that i secretly feel undesirable when i'm naked. this was a particularly bad-body week...

i don't feel like that all the time, but my body-image has been getting lower and lower, lately. i joined my school's synchronized swimming team last semester and despite my grand thighs and love handles i have the best form! i love synchronized swimming, but doing that isn't enough to slim me down when i eat according to my mood (and when the food is from the school cafeteria- eek!). plus, school has been out for break for a month, now! ugh!

i want to work on my body from head to toe. what i mean is, i want to praise and worship my body; turn my wings into guns; avoid diabetes and acid reflux (both run in my family); turn my gut into glam; find my hip bones; figure out what's underneath all that back-fat; pump-up my rump; and tone the thunder in my thighs.

i need you all for love and support. i've looked through some of the threads and the support system is wonderful. i'm 18, overweight, and ready to start living in a healthy manner. i don't want diabetes, or heart problems, or acid reflux like my family members have suffered with. i'm still young enough to prevent it, right?

btw, where do you get the nifty weight tracker poll?

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

It is tough to not get support from those around you but luckily, you will get tons here. Most, if not all, of us can understand, to an extent, what you are dealing with when it comes to weight loss and the struggles that come with it.

You have to be a member 20 days and have 20 posts to have ticker in siggy.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[CLCSC145]

Welcome to you! I so wish I had tackled my weight issues at your age - you'll be so glad you did!!

I look forward to seeing you around here! Be sure to post often...

[leeway]

Hi Paisley!
How smart you are to make being healthy and fit your priority, not just a diet or a number ( I wish I had been)- it will make all the difference in preventing the onset of those conditions that are present in your family - you are certainly not going to be doing this on your own, not while you're here - 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. Be sure to look at the Success Stories - it is a must for motivation!

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 my success so far.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

[6 paisley 9]

thank you all! i look forward to seeing you around!

leeway, that's a great idea! i never thought of discouraging myself from discouraging myself by encouraging happy thoughts! lol. i think this is a wonderful site.

[Brit]

welcome!im 18 also and currently around the same weight u r..