[boardriider]

Hi there,
I signed up to the sit a while back, but haven't been in a while. It's nice to be back reading everyone's success stories and such, I hope to have mine someday.
I'm from Canada, and just waiting for all the snow to go away (which at this rate will take til at least June) so I can get back outside, walking and enjoying the outdoors again..
I had a daughter just over 3 years ago, and have pretty much given up on myself since then, but it's my turn now.
Time to start caring about myself again...Becoming who I want to be..and I'm sure the support on here will be of much help with that.
Thanks for reading! (o:

[Christina]

WELCOME BACK!!!! Good luck!!

[josey]

Welcome to the board!!!

[boardriider]

Thanks guys! Luck is something I'm definitely gonna need...but more personal motivation on my part is definitely needed as well, and I think this site will definitely help with that! I'm looking forward to the journey ahead.

[ShanIAm]

Originally Posted by boardriider

I'm sure the support on here will be of much help with that.

Absolutely!! I have learned so much about weight loss, exercise and being patient that if it wasn't for the awesome people on this site I'd be lost. It's a wonderful place to talk about your struggles and your successes!

Welcome back to 3FC and congrats for making yourself a priority again!

[boardriider]

Thank you ShanIAm! It feels good to be thinking about myself for a change!...putting myself first. It's been a long time coming...

Oh and a question..how do I get one of those weight loss tickers?

[boardriider]

Nevermind...I think I figured it out!...How do you update it though, when the pounds start coming off? Sorry, I'm new to all this!..

[1thickchickonadiet]

Last year I was at my heaviest: 205lbs. I saw a picture of myself and was embarrassed at what I saw. Weight was always an issue for me but realizing that I was obese (I was only 24 years young!) it kinda shook me out of my trance. I would eat mindlessly and would not stop until my stomach hurt. I ate in excess and did not realize what I was doing to my body and my self esteem. So I started eating a tad bit better and got down to 198. The straw that broke the camel's back was 4 months ago when I was visiting my friend who was in labor and the nurse mistook me for my friend's mother, hence the soon-to-be grandmother of the baby (I'm 25!). I was convinced it had to be because of my weight. So here I am at 176.5 lbs with 30 more pounds to lose.

[boardriider]

That's about the same as me, 1TC..I looked at pics of myself lately and honestly can't believe it's me..I'm not supposed to look like this. I'll be 26 in a couple months here and my husband and I plan on moving with our daughter to Vancouver Island, so knowing I'm gonna be surrounded by water, is a very good motivator to be bathing suit ready by summer of 2012....it'll be a process and a lifelong change, but for once in my life I can honestly say I'm ready. Ready to make that change. Thanks for sharing your story! I'd love to lose 25 pounds, so good for you! Keep on treckin'