New and wanting to lose!
 

Hi all, Im Kelli.

Im here to get support and heck even suggestions, to help me lose the weight I have gained since December 2008. A bit of background...

I had a job in the galley (cafeteria type thing) of a navy base.. running around like a chicken with my head cut off.. I was down to my lowest, a size 12, almost into a size 10!

January 30th of 2010 I quit smoking. If any of you have gone through this, you know that the first year is not much more than gaining weight.

I am now up to my highest weight ever (afraid to step on scale.. last year it was up to just under 220) and Im scared! I dont want to be this person who gets worn out just thinking of running around with my two sons (14 and 8).

I have tried not using an acutal diet but just trying to make better choices.. its obviously not worked so far...

Help?
~Kelli

Hey Kelli! :wel3fc:

We have a ton of spots here to check out, including a lot of plans to explore that might work for you. We also have groups by age range and amount to lose, so look around!

Then just find a spot, settle in, and get to posting. Can't wait to get to know you better!

Hey there & Welcome to 3FC!

Making better choices is actually a good start. Keeping track of all the choices you make might be your next step. Writing down the food you eat (not even changing anything for a week) could help you see where improvements can be made =)

Look around. Post wherever you're comfortable. Best of wishes!

I guess I forgot to put why I started at Dec 08 lol..

I was laid off on Dec 12, 2008. so the depression I already have, added to the fact that I lost my job 3 weeks after moving into a new apt (with hubby & 2 boys) and right before Christmas just...wow... ya know?

Mandalinn82 & Lovely - Thank you both for the warm welcome.
Lovely, I have a little journal thing that I was thinking about using for that exact thing! I am also considering going on the Weight Watchers Online thing.. I have looked into it and will have the money this Friday..

Hi and welcome :)

I've been on the Weight Watcher routine for 11 days today and it feels great :) Althought, because I don't have the money to subscribe to it, I'm doing what I call ''illegal Weight Watcher'' : I'm doing the Points Plus system (from the booklet I found on ebay) and I really like the program so far :)

Best wishes!! :)

You are going to think I am nuts, but I already love you! I work (ok volunteer) at a used book store and I have a "complete food companion" that I got for all of 50c and I have been tryin to just figure out how it all works, ya know? I will have the $50 to do the first 3 months, but after that I more than likely wont be able to afford it. I am only able to because we got ahead on the electric bill this month lol.

If you dont mind private chatting on here, maybe we can share tips?
~Kelli

If you're interested in following WW "legally" or "illegally" lol! there's a WW section down under Diet Central where you can chat with others keeping on the plan.

I, myself, am actually a WW member. I definitely encourage people who are interested to try it out as it's a good way to keep track of food and activity. :)

Although I haven't been on the PointsPlus plan for as long (seeing as it's their new plan) I have been a member of WW for many years now and really...really... love talking about it.

I am definitely planning to try it. I can only afford it for the 3month sign up, I honestly don't think I can afford it after that. I found the area your talkin about and actually posted over there :D

Thanks again, Lovely!
~Kelli