[songstress]

Hi:

I am new to the 3 fat chicks on a diet community. I signed up several weeks ago and have not been back. That's how stuck I am. But - I'm here now. I have always considered myself computer saavy - but I have never been part of a blog or forum so this is yet another new thing for me.

I saw someone today at Starbucks that has lost an amazing amount of weight - and she looks fabulous - and peaceful - if that makes any sense. I need to get out of this rut I am in. I asked her what she was doing and she said that she has done OA 90. I have 25 years clean and sober and am a member of AA though I am not currently participating in meetings. I had gone to an OA and even some FA (Food addicts Anonymous) meetings many years ago and they just seemed TOO sever - but I was moved by the way this woman looked and the energy she gave off.

I'm not sure how this blog works, but it seemed like a good tool to pick up so here I am. I work a day job and then I sing professionally as my other job and need to start getting ready for the gig...which...at the weight I am is never really a fun thing for me. I just found out that my son who usually helps me tear down my gear isn't going to be able to help me... even when I am at a more "normal" weight, tearing down the gear is not something I like to do. My husbandand I have always worked together and he is usually the one who does it and he is not available right now - which is a huge reason for my stress and stress eating that accompanies that - but - my point was, that with how out-of-shape and overweight I am, tearing down the equipment and walking to get my car, etc., etc., is harder and harder to do...and at almost 51 years old...I need to do something about it. My weight is making everything more difficult for me and that's a fact.

Thanks for letting me vent. I'm hoping I am pleasantly surprised by the help this weight loss community has to offer. And I hope I am able to give some inspiration back at some point since that's how it works.

Thanks -

Songstress