[AnnieDrews]

I am a new member from Oklahoma. Glad to find this board and hope it will help me toward my goal of losing 51 pounds. Ready to get started!!

[Janis427]

welcome, you will love this site, There is so much support here. Alot of boards to choose from.There are so many inspiring stories here. The goals that people have met have been keeping me going.

[Hippy62]

Hello. I am a new member from Wisconsin. I found this site by accident and decided to give it a try. I am so tired of yo-yo dieting. HELP!

[jigglefree]

Welcome. I have been here a week and it had been VERY helpful. There is so much support and encouragement. Days when you don't feel like you can make it come to this site and read a success story or find someone that has been through what you are dealing with and can tell you how to overcome. I LOVE IT! Unlike most people I am going by size because scales make me obsessive and I don't do well.

One thing that is really cool is no matter what avenue you choose to get to your goal you will get the cheers and go girls from people on this site.

[Hippy62]

Thanks for the welcome! After losing 24 pounds on LA Weight Loss, the center closed and I gained all the weight back. I wish I had the courage to throw my scale out. I'm addicted to it. Starts the day out with a big discouragement, so why I keep doing it I don't know. Hopefully, I'll get some good tips here. Good luck to you too!

[yossarianlives]

Good luck and welcome! This place is a fantastic resource for support! Last month I didn't do too good (ie. not getting to the gym at all...) but these girlies (and some guys!) kept me focussed and now I'm raring to go again!

[leeway]

Hi Annie and Hippy!
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. Browse around, clicking on whatever catches your eye - maybe try the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are 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 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 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee