Hello I would like to start this out with an intro. My name is Tara im 28 and a SAHM to my 11 month old son Logan. I cant really say im new to this site cause I have been here for a month or so but have only posted a few times, I have to say the people on here are great and its so nice to have a site like this to come to when your ready to quit or you want to share your success so others know that weight loss is not hopeless IT CAN BE DONE! I stared counting calories on Feb 7, 2005 . I eat between 1200 - 1500 cals a day and do a 30 minute workout on my Gazelle ( which I love) this week since the weather has been nice I have been walking a mile or so at night and I bike ride once a week with my husband & son. So far as you can tell from my ticker I have lost 21 pounds and it feels great, I still have my days when im ready to quit but then I come here and it makes me feel better. The best advice that I can give any of you is NEVER GIVE UP.

HI Sarah if you have not found a buddy yet I would like to be one I am 29 mother of 4 children. I do weight watchers but i need help so I dont get too discourage, I also need a buddy!

Hi Sarah...just wanted to say congrats on losing weight!

Love,
Deanne

Hi girls....I too have just started to lose weight. I havent counted calories for I am still breastfeeding but I am following a diet AND EXERCISING 5XS A WEEK (walking for 30 mins at least 1.2 miles) I have lost 14lbs so far since Mar01 and looking to lose 55 lbs more. I need to break out MY GAZELLE for it is just collecting dust in the corner Maybe you have inspired me Tara~to use mine too! Good luck and keep up the great work!!

kelly--major props for breast feeding. (i'm one of those people who doesn't have a kid, but tells everyone what they should do) It is soooo good for you baby and your body! My sister lost a TON of weight from breast feeding. She was a size 16-18 before pregnancy, and one year have her son was born, she wears a size 12. Skanky Celine Dion lost all her weight from breast feeding too. (I say skanky b/c she's sooo skinny)