Hi All. I'm a newbie here and I'm forcing myself to post (as opposed to just lurk). I've struggled with weight for... well for ever, it seems. I'm turning 39 next month and I know weight loss and maintenance will just get harder with age.
I am currently motivated by an upcoming vacation. I'm going away with my girlfriends and all of my friends are slim. I don't want to be the big girl in the group photos anymore. My goal is only 1 lb per week and to exercise daily for my health. I'll be posting in numerous sub-forums, but I thought I should just say Hi!

Cindy

Welcome Cindy, we are glad you are here on 3FC, good luck with your goals

Hello and welcome to 3FC. Good luck to you in your journey and in reaching all your goals.

Hi Cindy and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Hi Cindy, welcome!!

Slow and steady is the way to go! I think you'll find alot of support here!!

Thank you all for your thoughtful welcome!

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani

Hi Cindy, Welcome! It really does help to find a small group of people since the forum is so monstrously big. What a nice opportunity to go enjoy a vacation without weight being a preoccupation. And with that nice weight loss rate you'll likely to preserve that fabulous muscle too! All the best.

Welcome! I just joined myself and I'm already loving it.

A vacation sounds like fun - the perfect motivation. Where are you ladies going? A 1lb/wk loss sounds very realistic and attainable. I always shoot for 2-3lbs/wk and I am disappointed in my results- maybe I will have to follow your lead.