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Michigan Newbie!

Hello Everyone! :^:
My name is Sandy and I joined today after months of lurking. I love the support that members show each other and figured that I could definitely use it! I recently decided to do something about all this fat on my body.

Since January 1st, I have lost 20 lbs by simply drinking more water and lowering my fat and sugar intake. :^: I figure with a good plan and lots of motivation, I can reach my goal by summer!
I haven't always been this big, but I was never teensy tiny either. I'm half Latina - and by half, I mean the booty! :D I've always embraced my curves, but used to be healthy in doing so.
When I had my son almost four years ago, I gained 75 lbs and I haven't lost it yet!
Since then, I've discovered that food is my frenemy! :jeno: I love it so much and at the same time, I hate it with a passion. I'm sick of this sick obsession I have with it.
I want to be normal again. I want to be healthy.
I miss the girl I used to be and refuse to die while trapped in this body! I'm ready for a new life and I look forward to making new friends here who share the same struggles! :)

Welcome!

You sound determined! Make yourself at home here at 3FC. If there is anything we can help you find, just ask. We're here to help.

Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.

If you've already lost 20 pounds in a month, that sounds like a lot! Most of the experts say that losing 2-3 pounds a week is considered healthy, and that way you are more likely to keep it off and not put it back on. My doctor told me to exercise just 30 min a day. Even if it's 15 in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening.

Good luck with your journey, it looks like you are off to a good start.

Thank you for all the warm welcomes! I appreciate it!
I will definitely work on finding a group that will fit my interests. Not sure where to start, but I will figure it all out!
As far as the exercising... I want to! Lord knows I do! I just don't know how to fit it in to my schedule. Hopefully I will get some good time management pointers as well while I'm here! :)