[thedonya]

Hi, you can call me Scarlet.
I'm 21 years old and turning 22 in a few days time. Over the years I have struggled with my weight. I was never thin. I was always "fat" "chubby" "heavy" "big boned" whatever you may call it. The truth is, I am overweight, slightly obese maybe. And as I turn 22, I realized that I've been telling myself to lose weight my entire life. I said it when I graduated high school and then when I graduated college. It always go back to the fact that I'm always busy when I should be making time to lose weight.

I am facing a lot of challenges and that's why I always make excuses. I don't eat vegetables, I always eat meat, and this, already changes the game for me. I will try my best to really start eating veggies so please give me your support

I've got a job that is from 8:30am - 6:30pm and although it's not physically tiring, it is mentally draining. And so I make an excuse of not going to the gym because I'm tired.

I get anxious when there are many people, another excuse to not go to the gym.

I love sweets! I can't stop eating them. HELP!

I have quit soda and junk foods, so I guess that's good.

I read that joining in on a support group like this really helps. So I really wish I can do this.

I am currently on 180 pounds and my goal weight is 120lbs, but I know this will be difficult to achieve, but I'll try my best. That's 60 pounds to shed. Will I be able to do this?

Thank you in advance. I'm glad that I signed up for this.

[irish51]

Giving up soda and junk food is a great start! So is joining 3fc

Read through the forum, you may find some threads that appeal to you, such as the 20-somethings. Jump right in, post what you are struggling with, what your plan is, ask questions of others. You will find a lot of people willing to help and support you.

Wishing you the best.

[slmon]

Hello - You are so young; time is on your side. I, too, am crazy for sweets - cake, chocolate and brownies. All I am finding is that my craving for them is lessening. I limit sweets to one day a week. I am not a natural vegetables or fruit person either. Start slowly - try integrating one vegetable or fruit daily. I started with one banana.

[Mozzy]

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!