Hi,
i just found this site and been looking trough the before and after pictures for inspiration. I have 100 lbs to lose. I'm 5'2 and 220 lbs. I figured losing about 5-10 lbs ever month is reasonable, even though i know each month varies.
I have lost 50 lbs before by counting calories but got prego in 2008 and very depressed. So today i decided this is the day to start. I went yesterday to the YMCA to join. They have childcare and I have no excuse to stay at home.

Hi Licala
I'm 5'1 and started at 218 lbs. I've lost weight over the years, but I've had a baby every 3 years and gained the weight back with every pregnancy.
This website is full of support and inspiration! I've been loosing very slowly, but such as a nature of things for me -there are ppl here who loose 5lbs weekly.
Check out the 100lb support forum, there is also a forum for mothers, 30smth, and more.
Good Luck on your journey!

Welcome to 3FC!

Welcome licala I also have to lose about 100lbs and have been calorie counting. Sending lots of encouragement your way

welcome licala!!
So glad that you found the YMCA with child care, that's definitely a plus. Congrats on getting started on your journey.

licala,
Im starting today too! I also have 100 pounds to lose, after having baby, my hormones were shot and i was super depressed, stressed, etc and ate my way to 50 xtra pounds. I had always been big but not BIG....and i am BIG now, so its happening, im gonna lose. We should be weight loss buddies since we have the same to lose and keep i touch on how our losses are going! good luck

Me to Licala and nowisthe time. Congrats on your decision with the weight loss. I am in the same boat. I would love to lose 100lbs. And will do it. I would love to be weight loss buddies as well! lol