Hello Everyone. I'm new to the forum.
 

I have been struggling with being overweight for about 10 years now. I used to be very thin but then in my 20's I gained about 60lbs. I'm 30 years old now and am determined to have the body that I once had.

I stepped on the scale on October 18, 2012 and I was horrified when I saw that I was 174lbs when I'm only 5'3. Most of the weight I gained went straight to my waist. I have a belly that hangs out of everything. I only feel comfortable wearing baggy t-shirts' and track pants. I can't find anything that fits properly. My measurements then were 42, 41, 40.

As soon as I saw 174, I decided to make some lifestyle changes. All I ever ate was fast food and crap. I would have chips and chocolate for breakfast and then eat stuff like doughnuts throughout the rest of the day. The only beverage that I ever drank was Coke. I love Coke! I never thought I would be able to stop drinking it. I would have 5-7 cans a day!

I took all of the crap food out of my diet and will only be eating healthier from now on. I have cut out coke, fast food, and junk food completely. I have started to use the treadmill, and I just decided to walk up 13 flights of stairs every day, I have done it twice now.

Anyway, since cutting out coke and crap from my diet I have lost a total of 11lbs in about 3 weeks, I am now down to 163. I would love to lose 33 more pounds.

I can't wait to get to know everyone!

That's wonderful that you've taken those healthy steps. Congrats on losing 11 lbs already! But even if you didn't lose that much, you'll reap so many rewards for eating better!!!!
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Welcome and congrats on the weight you've lost so far! I just started taking my weight and eating habits seriously last month too. Like you, I was always thin, but the last 10 years my body has seen a HUGE increase. You'll like these forums; the girls here are so encouraging and motivating. Hope to see you in one of the threads!