Soooooo...I took the plunge and became a member! I have lurked and read on here for a long time. These forums are filled with so much information and fabulous people that I just couldn't resist any more.

I am a part-time accountant and a full time student, mother of a girl and boy - 12 and 17 resectively. I just received my Ninja blender in the mail yesterday and am ready to really commit to this journey. My wake up call was just yesterday when I went to the dr for my birth control shot and found out I have high blood pressure. It has been years since I have had my blood pressure taken, and now knowing it is high - it's time to put forth a bigger, better effort.

I have been a gym rat all my life, however since hitting 30 I cannot seem to lose any weight. I have tried the Slim Fast plan, the high protien plans, and an hour of cardio every day.....somehow I am still not losing. So, I am hoping to start a healthier way of living - not dieting - to start off slowly. I know this is a journey now and not a quick fix. Time to put the gym first and heathly eating not just for me, but for my children too!

Good morning! I joined today too, stumbled upon the site yesterday and couldn't stop reading! Good luck to you on your journey!

Hi barnbrat and klyne

Sorry to hear about your high BP barnbrat but glad to hear you are doing something about it! It usually takes something like that to get your attention doesn't it? For me it was my knees. I started having pain and realized "this isn't right, I'm getting so overweight that its starting to affect my knees?!" That was my wake up call, well that and seeing my pictures! Oh my god, I knew I was big but sometimes seeing yourself in a photo can really wake u up!

I have tried the Slim Fast diet before and it worked great for me! Currently though, I am on WW.
I look forward to hearing your success girl, I'm rooting for you

Welcome to 3FC!

Hello and to both of you