Hi all, I'm so glad I found this forum. I have been trying to lose weight for 3 years now but have lost anything significantly. I enjoy working out, I just lack motivation to do so regularly and eat rather badly. I've kinda hovered on a size 16 (245 pounds) these past years and have taken to avoiding pictures. But finally I had to stop evading to myself. I took some body shot pictures (au naturale) and boy...I am fat.

I was quite depressed about it and I could feel myself sinking into a destructive apathy so I knew I had to find like-afflicted and like-minded folks to inspire and motivate me. So here I am. After looking through the posts, I've already have been cheered up, rejuvenated and ready to begin the fight again. In the 3 years I have learned a lot about my body and what it responds to, so it is time to stop moaning and to begin treating my body better. I'm gonna begin again and hopefully it is a success story. And even if it isn't, I would prefer to have tried.

Au revoir, and cheers to new friends!

Hello Newbie!! Welcome to the forum;-) You have found great place to get lots of help, support and motivation! May the force be with you! wish you good luck!

Hahaa thanks