[EyelashFairyGodmom]

I've known about this forum for quite a while... and I love the humor and love that flies around in here.

I'm 53... single.... and I had done really well low-carbing my way down to a size 14 back in 2003. I was happy and things were going great.

Then a bunch of family disasters hit the fan.... and I got sucked into a really, really, lousy dysfunctional relationship. I piled the weight back on.

So... about 6 months ago... I kicked the SO out of here (I refer to him as the "Gum on the Bottom of My Shoe" - he just won't stay away... lol But I'm loving being on my own.

I'm an Esthetician... I mainly do Eyelash Extensions and I teach it (and no... that's not a plug for biz... I doubt many of you live within the area to be a prospect of mine! lol)... and I'm headed back to take classes in Permanent Makeup starting next month. I just came back from a trip that was training about a very luxurious skin care line.

The reason I'm sayin' this is because I truly do hate being heavy again when I work around so many gals that are very focused on their appearance. I just need to get back into that groove again for me.

So... I'm on day #3 of low-carbin' again. I really don't want to say I'm a serious Atkins person... instead, I'm avoiding sugar, flour, & potatoes right off the bat. I've been peein' like a race horse... lol... and if nothing else, I've lost 4 pounds of water weight in the last couple of days.

Looking forward to getting recipes, etc. Thanks for havin' me.

[patchworkpenguin]

Welcome. I suggest you look for a Support Group or Challenge to join; a small group of friends to help keep you motivated, find one that inspires you or fits your needs, and just post to join.

[Onederchic]

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[Losing It 2010]

Welcome to 3FC, we are glad you are here!

[StarvingPoet]

Hello and welcome to 3FC! It's great meeting you! I wish you the best of luck with your weight loss.

[cinnycinda]

Hi....I've only been around a few days too! I'm on day 3...I tried to do atkins before but found it too strict to stay with. SB is more flexible and without all that fat. Something in my head kept telling me I shouldn't be eating all that fat. I was recently diagnosed with fibrocystic disease and the doc told me to lay off the fat...and the salt...and the caffiene....well you get the picture. Besides the fact that I need to lose 25 lbs.! I hope you find your way to your goal.


Cin