[2CuteToBeFat]

Hey everyone!

My name is Alicia, a.k.a Ali. I just found this site while playing around on the internet. Definitely need the support and this looks like a great board to get it from~!

I have over 100 pounds to lose but I am determined to start today and keep going! I am thinking about trying the low carb thing but I think I need to just find a healthy balance that works for me. Any suggestions on what worked for you would be great! Thanks!!

[TamTam]

Welcome Ali! There are many good forums here, awesome people. There is also one for those of us who have over 100 pounds to lose. Remember you are never alone! God Bless.

[Lovely]

Welcome to 3FC =)

If you're curious about different ways of managing food have a look under Diet Central. You'll be able to sift through some of the more well known Diet Plans, and see if any of them speak to your lifestyle.

Ask questions, join in on discussions and stick around

Best of wishes!

[ItsMyTurn]

Hi Ali!!!! I am Star. Welcome aboard and doesn't it feel good to make that initial decision?? I know I have been riding the "new lifestyle" track myself, as opposed to "dieting" per say. Everyone is different, and though I am still new to this site, I have seen soooo many with really great plans to move forward! I am sure that you will find one that suits you perfectly!!

[2CuteToBeFat]

It does feel good! I am also more bout changing my lifestyle rather than a "diet".. I have a long way to go but I am motivated and determined to succeed!

[ItsMyTurn]

Not sure if this will help, but I started with small steps changing a little at a time. First step for me was to cut out the sweets... sugar was my weakness (do you know how good it feels to say "was"?). The fact that I bake sweets on the side for extra money does not help, but... after going about 5 weeks without, I stopped craving the cookies, cake, and candy bars Now I reach for a popsicle (35 calories) when I get that hankering. Then it was more activity...this was a tricky balance for me cause I deal with constant pain.. but I have not only found it, but have been building myself stronger because of it I stayed with just those changes until about the end of April and had lost a bit... was 225Lb. Then it was time to jack it up a bit. I started to challenge myself to fit in more activity and also diet change (for weight loss and for colon issues) - so now do water based veggies and fruits, whole grains, and white meat or fish. I did the diet change first and got used to it so the body was happy, then start of July incorporated the more activity! It's been wonderful! While doing diet changes, the scale didn't move much, but now it's moving again with activity jacked up... and now doing supplements that were recommended... this is my next phase and this is my first full day of it The journey starts with steps..if I tried to leap, I would have failed already... do the pace that fits you and you WILL succeed! I LOVE your "go get em'" attitude and hope we get to encourage each other on this trip to success!!!!