I'm LadyBleu and I am so glad I found this forum. I am getting back on the health train after having partially torn my Achilles tendon. I am all healed up but my eating has taken a serious dive.

I realize that I need some support and to be around--even virtually, people who are also working off the weight they no longer need. I want to lose weight for a couple reasons. 1.) I don't want to have to take medications to lower cholesterol or blood pressure. My doctor hasn't threatened me with this but I know that can happen when the weight piles on. 2.) I am going to cut off my locs, after seven years to try a new natural style and my face is going to be front and center. Having short hair is already going to be a test of my self-confidence and I don't want my hair and my weight stressing me out. In total, I want to drop 18 pounds but in the short term, I am looking to drop 3 pounds so I can be under 222.

So, that's why I'm here and I'm happy to be here.

Hi Lady Bleu,

I'm Amy, it's nice to meet you and have you here!

I hear you about foot issues, I am having ankle surgery in a little over a week. I hope that you have a good doctor, take care.

That's cool about you getting a new hairstyle, I like to change mine sometimes too.

Take care, take it easy.

Ahhh....my hair is also a "safety". I would love to have a short sassy haircut. But i,m not quite there yet

Hi LadyBleu! Glad to have you! You'll find lots of support here, so browse around and jump right in. Good luck! You can do it!

Ha. I'm getting my hair cut next week and am worried already.
I'm so glad you said that, thanks. I thought it was just me.