Hi! I'm new here.
 

Hi! My name is Michelle. I'm 37, live in KY with my long-term boyfriend and our two dogs. I work for a non-profit. I have 100+ pounds to lose.

My boyfriend and I dated long distance for 2 years before I moved states 7 years ago to be with him. It was a hard transition for me and over the course of the last 7 years, I gained 100 pounds. I've been increasingly frustrated with myself and I've tried in the past to lose weight. However, I haven't had much success.

I went to my doctor a few weeks back and she said that because of my age and thyroid disease, it would be difficult for me to lose weight. She suggested that I look into weight loss surgery. Before I get to that point, I want to try to lose the weight myself. So far, I've had no luck. :( I'm determined to try. I've given myself a goal of 6 months to see progress. If I don't, then I'll make an appointment at the weight loss clinic.

In my free time, I like to read, cook, watch baseball, play board games and card games. I actually like working out, I just have a hard time motivating. Especially since the nearest gym is 20 minutes away!

I'm excited to have found this forum and hope that I'll find support, motivation and maybe some new friends.

:wel3fc:!!

You've already lost almost 20 lbs - that's a great start. Good luck!