Hi there!

I have been reading here on and off for a year. I tried to lose weight last summer but as usual failed. I was thin my whole life. Once I hit 20 the weight slowly started to creep up. I went on to have two kids in my twenties, and gained even more. I'm now 29 and have gained about 95lbs in 10 years.

I have tried to lose weight so many times, but never lost more than 5lbs before quickly gaining it back (plus more). I always tried to exercise a bad diet away.

I finally realize that I need to get my head out of the sand. I discovered calorie counting and have been doing that for the past week and half and for the first time n my life weight is coming off and I can feel changes happening in my body. I'm also doing a couch 2 5k program a few times a week, and doing weight bearing exercises. I know in my heart that I am in this 100% this time and I am SO excited to lose this weight once and for all! I spent my 20's getting fat, but I am going to spend my 30's and beyond being thin and healthy!

Looking forward to learning lots from those that have been doing this a while!

Hey shutter!! Welcome to the forum it is a really great resource. I am from Ontario too I am the same age as you and have also packed on the pounds since my 20s. I recently quit smoking and put on over 20 lbs in the last 4 months. So frustrating! We have a lot in common so hopefully we can motivate each other! You can do this just take it a day at a time!

You will find support to help you on your journey here! Be sure and look at the pictures and stories of those who have achieved goal. Many have lost an enormous amount of weight and are so inspirational!

Hey! Nice to see someone else from Ontario!

I have spent so much time looking at the success stories and photos. It really is inspirational to see others have reached their goals doing exactly what I'm doing now.