I have been lurking for about a year, joined a few months ago, and am finally posting. I started this lifestyle change almost a year ago and sooooo want to lose 50 pounds on the one year anniversary. I thought maybe if I came out of hiding, it would give me the boost I need to lose the final 5!

Thanks all!

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!

Good luck with those final 5 pounds! When is your one-year anniversary?

Welcome, and good luck with those five final pounds! And yes, when is your anniversary?

Welcome, glad you came out of hiding and joined it. You will find the support and motivation here to reach your goal. You have done so well on your own and are so close to your goal. Congrats!

Hi CareBear! What an amazing job you've done! I'm glad you came out of hiding because not only can you be motivated by others to lose those final few pounds, but you are also an inspiration for others! Good luck!

MrsKevin

Thanks all! My anniversary date is late September! I don't know the exact date- isn't that awful?

I just remember seeing the "bingo" wings in the mirror and realizing if I wanted to be around for any future grandkiddos, I needed to take charge of my health. I had been borderline diabetic, bp was borderline high, and the cholesterol was inching higher and higher. Interestingly, none of those things made me begin the journey; it was the darn bingo wings!

My high weight was three years ago - topping out at 245. I lost some but never stuck to it.

This time just felt different. I have been counting calories and walking everyday. It was sooooo slow going at first but now I try to walk at a minimum of 5 miles a day. I have been looking at classes to take at a local gym but don't want to be that fat chick in the back. (Im only 5' 4" so still obese.)

I love this forum and have learned so much - the biggest thing being I am not alone!

Again, thanks!