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I am 28. I have been over 200lbs for the last 6 years. I was never a "skinny" girl, but I was into sports growing up, so I never got too out of control.

... 2 years ago I was 265 lbs and said ENOUGH!!! I began to change a lot of things in my life and lost 40lbs. However, its been 8 months with no weight loss, and my motivation is gone. I am now at 225lbs and wear between a 16 and an 18 (I was happiest at a size 12.). I have tried and had mild success with a few things, but nothing ever lasted more than 2 weeks or showed any loss over 15lbs. I am tired of watching all my friends go out and have fun while I stay behind cause I hate the way I look in everything I own. I feel like I deserve the chance to go out in a cute dress again. It's my turn, and I need to stay strong when it comes to losing weight. So, I will try everything I can until I find what works and motivates me!!:D

That is why I am here....who knows, maybe support is what I need! Here goes nothing!

Welcome!! (from one Amy Leigh to another hehe). I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same boat when I started my weightloss...and i get incredibly bored after 2-3 weeks and have to change my routines. I hope you find as much success with this forum as I have!! Keep positive...and find yourself a cute dress that makes you feel good NOW because you deserve to feel fabulous as you are, not just when you're "skinny". (i found quite a few cute ones at deb...it's not just for teenyboppers anymore. i'm a 27 year old teacher, so i can't dress like snookie anymore haha)

Hi Amy Leigh! How did you lose that first 40 lbs? That is such an accomplishment and I know from my own experience - a lot of work!

Have you considered starting a fitness routine to get you motivated? I find that is the only thing that will kick my butt into gear to get started. Besides being a natural mood booster, I find that after I have worked out hard for the day the last thing I want to do is eat and blow the nutrition.

I hope you can find your "mojo" again so to speak. Thank you for posting!

Hey there, and welcome! If you want suggestions on how to lose weight and are unsure where to begin, I would recommend looking around some of these forums where you can check out things like Atkins, Weight Watchers, calorie counters, etc. Good luck!

Hey welcome! :D I am new-ish to 3fc also. Maybe we can all help each other stay motivated and continue accomplishing our goals :)