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Hello everyone--I'm new to 3 Fat Chicks and have never been on a forum before! I'm really happy to be here though! I've struggled with my weight since childhood and been on almost all the diets out there.
I lost 60+ lbs between 2002-2004 using a low-card diet and then gained most of it back between 2008-2011 :( I had pretty much given up on trying to lose weight again until I started reading Gary Taubes' "Why we get fat" and also watching the youtube video "Sugar: The Bitter Truth" by Dr. Robert H. Lustig. I've been eating high protein, high fiber, low sugar for a week now and I feel great: much more energetic and not hungry at all. I'm terrified to weigh myself (so as not to get discouraged) and am going to try to chart my progress through how my clothing fits. I've been so encouraged by reading other people's posts on the site and I really look forward to interacting with everyone :)

What a coincidence, i'm from Canada too, maybe i have seen you walking down the street ? LOL, just kidding with ya, I remember the first time i posted on a forum, was frightening for some reason, now i have probably posted on at least half a dozen with thousands of posts, no big deal Joan, you have as much right as me or anyone else, if you need any help just ask, people on this forum are the nicest of any i have posted in.

Here's a welcome hug. :hug: :D

Welcome =) Keep looking around, and participating!

Thanks so much Resolute and Lovely!
Wow, Resolute--you've lost 184 lbs! That's completely amazing and inspiring! Hope to run into you at the corner store or something ;)
Take care ladies and thanks again!