Hi =)

So I decided today to take that step and admit to myself that life as I know it can't go on anymore.

I am out of shape, jiggle in all the wrong ways, have horrible eating habits and am terribly lazy.

I don't have a clue what I weigh, as I hate scales... they always say more then I want to see, but I do know that the clothes I was fitting fine last fall don't fit now, and I refuse to buy bigger ones.

I'd guess I am around 240, I'm 35 and a mom to 3.

I have motivation now, my brother promised if I lost weight and got in shape, he'd send me on a trip somewhere warm. I get to see him and family in November, so my small goal is to be 20 lbs lighter by then (yes I know need that scale) By January I want to be under the 200 mark and would love to be 150-170 by July of next year.

I'm utterly frightened of failing. In my eyes its much easier to just stay like this then to try and find out I couldnt do it. I'm very self conscious.

I started a blog today too, in hopes of keeping myself honest... even worked out a bit... and realized how badly out of shape I really am lol

anyhow, guess thats my intro... and look forward to meeting you all

Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Good for you. It is great you are getting serious. I waited until 57 to "wake up" so wish I had gotten serious sooner. All the best!

Hi! I am in the same boat as you. I am 38 and like you have found myself being lazy, but I realize I am missing so much of life. We only get a short time here and I finally figured out that I am tired of spending it feeling bad about myself and how I look. So, I am coming up with an eating plan that changes 1 or 2 bad things with a good thing each week, and going to start going back to the gym even if its only 2 times a week to start. I figure it is better than not going at all. You have a lot of motivation, kids, husband and the possibility of a great trip!! YOU CAN DO IT!! Good luck and keep me posted!!

YOU CAN DO THIS!
to 3FC! We're so glad you found us.
Hugs and support on your weight loss journey

Judy

Welcome

I know it can be terrifying to not only admit you have an issue but then start trying to deal with it. If we dont face problems, we dont have to confront mentally how hard they are to deal with. Congrats on taking that first step!

But dont be scared to fail. I have "failed" a million times. Then gotten back up, adapted and kept going. Perseverance is everything with fitness.

First- anyone caring for 3 children is not lazy! I only have two and it is so much work that I gained all this weight because I couldn't take any time for myself and I was just eating kid food so I wouldn't have to cook a seperate meal (I have a picky eater). Anyway- NOT LAZY!

Second, so glad you are here and I hope that you find what you need. You are on the right track with your plan! Best wishes!

WELCOME!!! I'm mom of 3 also, 36 years old and 243! Right there with you sista!!!

good luck!! you can do it!

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani