[belinda711]

Hi everyone!
Recently joined this group to gain support and to give encouragement to people like me struggling with weight management. I had been recently diagnosed with GiRD and polycystic ovaries, which my doctors tell me all boil down to losing weight. Since I live alone, I don't exactly get the support from a lot of people. Of course, whenever my friends are around, we hang around and have a good time so losing weight is not particularly prioritized around them.
If you are also new in the group like myself, don't hesitate to say hi..
I would love to meet people who have successfully lost weight. Please share your insights too.

Cheers,
Bel

[gardenerjoy]

Welcome, belinda711! This is a great place for support. In fact, it's better in many ways than people I know. 3 Fat Chicks is open 24/7 and there's always someone here who understands what you're going through.

I successfully lost weight and my insight is to find a place on 3FC where you'll be comfortable posting every day. The daily posting for accountability and to give and get support made all the difference for me.

[Mrs Snark]

Hi and welcome! I second Gardenerjoy, check in and post often, it helps keep you on track! Lots of great people and support here!

[Mad Donnelly]

Welcome, Belinda. I find the good thing about not having other people in your household who aren't eating the same way is that YOU are in complete control of what comes into the house. And, honestly, when it comes down to it, while it's nice to have the support, ultimately you are responsible for what goes into your body and all the support in the world can't stop you from yourself.

Now, that being said, this is a great place where you can gain from others' experience who are in your same shoes and at the same time not be judged by people who mean well but who may not have had the same experience. It's also good to come here so you don't feel alone, like you're the only one. And to bask in the success that others have had and know that that can be you, too, one day.

[Jacqui_D]

Hi Belinda! You are no longer alone. Everyone here will support you in your weight loss efforts! Good luck!