Hi! I've been on 3FC before, but that was several years ago. I am desperately seeking new motivation for working out and healthy eating, and I love this site--so here I am. I am 5'8", and my weight consistently stays right around 200. My heaviest was 226, but I have lost a little the last few years.

Last year, I discovered CrossFit, and lost several sizes, but I still haven't gotten my eating under control, so the numbers on the scale are the same. Lately, I've allowed busy-ness and stress to even knock me out of workouts, and I've gained almost 10 pounds in 3 months!

My final goal weight is under 180, but right now, I just want to get under 195 again. I'm here because I need an effective kick start. So here it goes!

Welcome to 3FC! Crossfit is a great way to get in shape! If you are dropping sizes, but the scale hasn't changed, then it sounds like you are building muscle while losing fat. That's a really good start to your future healthy you

If food control is an issue, as it is for many people, perhaps something like the Beck Diet Solution is worth considering. It's a book (available at libraries and Amazon) that teaches cognitive therapy for weight control. There are a lot of practical exercises that help make it very successful.

Good luck!

Thanks, Pattience and Suzanne! I will look up both of those books.