[lovingsam]

Hi everybody! I am really happy to be posting on 3FC. A year ago today (1/08/09) I restarted my efforts to lose weight and get healthy. I was on the brink of turning 40 I decided I really wanted to finally lose the weight. I started following 3FC shortly after, and I can't tell you what a great source of information and inspiration this website has been for me! I only regret not joining in and posting sooner. This is going to sound crazy, but after so many weight loss failures I was just too scared and maybe even embarassed to discuss my new journey with anyone. I thought for sure that the minute I mentioned I was trying to lose weight I would somehow jinx myself and it would all fall apart. Silly, I know, but the fear just lingered in my mind. So over the past year I lurked, learned, and I managed to lose 45 pounds. I've gone from 182 to 137. I still have a little bit more I would like to lose, and I know now that I can do it. And I also know now that what I really need is a place to find support and continued inspiration, and I can't think of a better place than here! I really look forward to jumping in and becoming part of the community here!

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome out of lurkdom

Congrats on your success and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[CLCSC145]

Welcome, Lovingsam! I'm glad you found us!

[leeway]

Hi LovingSam!
You might be surprised at how many of us can certainly relate to your story (not wanting to jinx or sabotage our diets or even afraid we won't succeed and not wanting to look like a failure to others if they knew) - congrats on your amazing success so far - the support you need is here to reach your goal (you're almost there!) - we'll all be here to cheer you on.

Glad to have you join us! 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 since last fall, 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're in the right place - glad you're joining in to inspire us and be inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

[lovingsam]

Thank you all for welcoming me!