Hi everyone! I'm a 20-something web designer + developer who is relocating to Texas this summer, and I've finally decided that ENOUGH is ENOUGH w/ regards to my weight. I'm at about 200 lbs, looking to bring myself down to 150. I struggled a lot with restrictive eating disorders when I was a teen and it's taken a lot of work to convince myself that dieting doesn't = mental illness. I've thought a lot about it and I think intermittent fasting and a simpler diet is probably the best way for me to go. If I need to go more restricted on foods as I go along, I will, but I know that the best way for me to start is to just start. I want to build a healthy lifestyle and a healthy relationship with food so I don't just start this whole cycle over again once I lose the weight! I've only ever lost weight through starvation before, so this will be a unique challenge, but I know I'm up for it.

Welcome to 3FatChicks Kate. I think if you look around the forum you will see a lot of interesting subjects. Just jump right on in! Everyone here is willing to offer support and receive it for themselves.

Good luck to you!

Hey Kate, my name is also Kate, well usually Katie and I am also a developer. Sedentary lifestyle doesn't help much with weight. I want to lose about 70 pounds and it is the biggest struggle of my life. Sometimes I feel so hopeless but we can never give up...we just have to keep trying every day.

Welcome Kate!