Hello All!

I am brand spanking new but looking for a great online support community to motivate me to lose weight.

Here is a little of my weight/over weight history...

I ran track and field in high school and a little in college and have always been very thin, to the point that people would think I starved myself. Totally not true considering how in love I am with food. lol

I graduated high school weighing only 85 lbs! Crazy, I know! I was running near 50 miles a week and working out like crazy. I should mention that I am only 5'0 so this wasnt hugely underweight. Average for my height is somewhere near 110.

Pretty much after I turned 21 i steadily gained weight until I am now at 130 (i think). So 45 lbs in the last 7 years is a lot. I've basically gained 50% of my weight since high school. So scary!

I am looking to lose at least 20 lbs by the end of April and and additional 10 lbs by the end of May for a total of 30 lbs, with an average 10 lbs a month.

I am on a budget so eating healthy is a challenge because of cost. Also, because of my budget I probably wont be able to afford a gym membership until beginning of May. I am currently relying on exercise videos and keeping a low calorie diet. Ugh sounds pathetic.

I am a positive person so hopefully I can make this happen!

Welcome Fontaine, 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.

wow 85 pounds at hs graduation is extreme!

Welcome and good luck!

Dhani