Hello Everyone,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm Shannon, obviously, and I stumbled upon this website while googling some information about caloric intake. After reading some threads, I decided this is something I would really like to get involved in.

Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 29 years old and have been overweight for a long time. My schooling years consisted of a love for playing sports, and while I would consider myself in shape then, I was never actually "skinny". I was the "big girl" on the field/court. After high school, let's just say, all **** broke loose.

After 2-3 "attempts" at weight loss since then, I had ballooned to my highest weight of 409 lbs at 5'11''. Totally disgusted with myself, I decided enough is enough. Just this past November 20th, I started my weight loss journey.

My six month weight loss anniversary was just today, and I weighed in at 275 lbs, which is a 135lb loss so far. I still have a far journey ahead of me, but I totally commited to being the healthy person I never was.

After reading some of these forums, I know it's possible. The support this site will continue to provide me is priceless.

Thank you =)

Welcome, Shannon. And congratulations on doing so well! 135 lbs in 6 months is incredible!! You have good reason to be very proud! We all love pics here.....when you get around to it, I hope you will post some for us to ooh and ahh over. Hope to see you around.

Welcome!

You've done so, so well already. With the support of the lovely people on here, you will continue to do well.

Welcome to a healthy life style.

Congrats, Shannon! That's wonderful to hear. I hope you're healthy and well!