Hi.....My name is Nikki....I gained around 50 lbs when I quit my bartending job around 2 years ago....I lost a little bit of weight, but I'm still 40 lbs. heavier than I used to be or should be.....I don't even feel like I look like myself anymore.....My friends are sick of talking about it as am I, since I haven't been able to stick to anything or lose anything.....Looking for people who understand the struggle....think the lack of support has made it more difficult....I've never been on a forum and thought that if I had some accountability without having to embarass myself around my friends again (who have seen me fail) it would help......Thanks

Welcome! Keep coming back this is a great place!

Youre gonna love it here!! Since I have found this forum this is the longest I have stuck with losing weight since high school. Good luck, you can do it!!

I totally understand you and i too need feedback. I have started and stopped so many times but this time i don't want to stop anymore. Lets do this together.

Welcome! Don't give up, you're gonna make it this time!

Hi Nikki!
So many here know how you feel, been there done that - the support you need to do this is here - you don't have to do it on your own - we'll 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. Try the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite 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