Hi everyone my name is Ashley I'm 20 years old and I'm from cleveland,oh and I'm just looking for some people to chat with who is going through the same things I am. I've beenoverweight all my life my smallest was 197 when I was a senior and that put me into a 16-18 now three years later I'm an 18/20 I'm pushing 240 and I'm trying to lose at 40 but my doctor says 75. Yeah So Hi everyone.

hi ash! I'm beryl... 20 years old ... living in the philippines ... and a senior multimedia arts student. I'll be so happy to be your buddy...if you want. look at me stats. hope you don't mind.

Welcome to 3FC, Ashley! I hope you get the support you need here. What kind of diet are you on?

Beryl, I checked out your blog. Cute! Do they have Bertie Botts beans in the Phillipines? My son had some. Begged me to try Booger, but I wouldn't do it!
BTW, Brent is a hottie.

Well I'm trying to start off slow and by changing my eating habits drinking more water and fruit juices. I also joined a gym so I can go workout on my days off of work. But I really don't know how to diet that's where a buddy comes in.

lol. thanks jennifer. there's no bertie botts beans here. That's why I want to try it. I'll ask my sis in chicago to buy me online. lol. you didn't try the booger flavored one?? haahah! i wouldn't try it to even if my life is at risk. yuck!! hahaha. oh brent .. hehehe. He is a HOTTIE!!! i'll post in my site some pics that will make you drool! heheheh.

hey again! fruit juices? the packaged ones?? better if it's fresh. so glad you joined a gym...i'll be joining one once i lose 10 pounds ..[which is like 3 lbs to go]. Maybe you could ask in your gym...you know ... how to diet. Don't they have a resident nutritionist or something? ask them too. if you still need a buddy ... here's my ym ==> [email protected]

Just start by introducing some changes into what you eat. Switch from sugars to natural sugars...that means more fruits. Change white flour products to whole grain products. Whole or soneground wheat breads, pasta, etc. Brown rice instead of white. Add more veggies to your plate and less of the other stuff. Eat more of the leaner meats like chicken and turkey, minus the skin. Eat smaller meals, but more often...like 5 or 6 times a day. Never skip a meal either.

And drink lots of water! Try and drink 8 glasses a day. I am not a water lover, but I can drink cold filtered water.

I've tried various ways. Bought a Brita pitcher, didn't work. I found the way that works for me is to buy it by the case in the 24 oz. sport pack bottles at Sam's. I can put them in the fridge and have ice cold water at my fingertips in a convenient no spill bottle. No pouring, no looking for a glass, etc. I drink about a case of them a week. LOL

after every bite...i drink water. it makes me full and satisfied. It got on to me right now. hehehe. i enjoy doing it. why don't u try it?

well i bought a 24 pack of aquafina for 4.98 at a discount store and I've been drinking alot more water. I cut out alot of red meat I've been eating more poultry and fish but the hardest part is the night because I stay up so late. And beryl my yahoo is dark_angel_724 you can add me.