3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Hi everyone!

I found these forums on the "Big Boards" and going down the list of forum after forum about weight loss and support "3 fat chicks on a diet" really got my attention! You had me a FAT. Love the title of the boards that alone makes me believe I will be heading in the right direction!

I have been flipping through the boards too see if this is a good community for me to get involved in. It really does seem to be friendly and supportive! Exactly what I am looking for!!!

About me... My name is Joelene, I have three boys, 11, 16 and 36. The 36 year old and myself are getting married in December of this year. It is our 20th anniversary as a couple and I want to be able to blow him away on our wedding day!

I weighed myself the other day for the first time in about 2 years, and found I was in the 2teens. I don't know why I was shocked, but I was... I had in my head "185-190lb isn't so bad..." I think I may have threw up a little in my mouth when I saw it go past 200lb. I am 5'3, short and round :) That is ok, I make up for it by being cute! I use the term "Pleasantly Plump" a lot, but I think it has gotten out of control.

I am a "starter" I have started, DS's Slim in 6, South Beach Diet, Tony Little, Yoga classes, Deep Water & Aqua size, Prince to Pauper, Dr. Phil's - The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom, Friendly challenges, Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Fit, EA Active, and just generally eating better... Like I said, I STARTED all of these and way more at one point and have always seen results!! Every single time I would loose a few pounds, or tighten my belt a notch, but i never ever finished.

I am a sugar junky!! I quit smoking about 5 years ago and replaced cigarettes with oreo cookies! LOVE it, my hubby 2b is no help, kinda... he is not fat, but has a little ponch, that i think is adorable. LOL but would prefer a 6 pack, I am not gonna lie! I call him my little chubby chaser, he just rolls his eyes. He encourages me in every weight loss endeavor, and lets me buy what ever I want and then just gives me the " If you would just start by eating better and walking the dog we wouldn't be out 300 bucks!!" LOL oops.

ANYWAY... His boss, used p90x, and lost a LOT of weight and is a TOTAL HOTTY now, all things considered. He has lent me his DVD's for the 90 days. I will be doing the work outs, not the pills or powders or anything Like that.. Just the work outs..

I am hoping, beyond all hope, that this is something I finish. I am not getting as much support from the hubby2b because he thinks this time I am getting in too deep. That p90x is going to be too hard for me. I think he is right, but am determined to prove him wrong! Looking into it.. omg i think i am in too deep! LOL. but I found a schedule for "women". My goal isn't to be buff and crazy cut like so many others, I just want to be fit, and thinner. I have a number in mind I want to loose, but I don't want set myself up to fail. SO i am just going to aim for confidence instead of weight.

My career really doens't require me to be fit, or even active for that matter, I do about 5-10 hours of work where I am active and moving, then 40-60 at a desk on my computer... It would just be nice to be able to climb a hill during that 5-10 hours and not have to stall to catch my breath..

SO THAT IS MY STORY!! I am sure I over did it, but I do that a lot! I apologize for my horrible grammar skills, I am NOT a writer by any stretch. I am looking forward to being supportive to those who need a fat chick to lean on, and hopefully getting the support in return.

I am not shy, if you have any questions, just ask!!!

Where do I go from here? Any suggestions??