Just Introducing Myself
 

Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a few quick minutes to introduce myself. My name is Amber and I am 25. I reside in Southern Cali, with my lovely husband Jason, 35, and my step-daughter Taylor, 11. I am hoping to forge new friendships and continue to lose weight while I am at it! I will briefly share my story below.

I have been overweight, pretty much all my life. I started working on my weight loss after a Dr.'s appt in June. June 7th to be exact. I weighed in at 270 lbs and I was horrified! My lovely DH and I have been trying to get pregnant since Nov. 2001 and my fertility issues are because of my weight. I knew then and there that if I was to ever have a baby, I would have to lose weight, and a lot. I went home, got on eBay and bought all three of Dr. Phil's Weight Loss Solution books and have never looked back. I absolutely LOVE his cookbook and I truly believe that book has been my saving grace. To this date, I am only 3 lbs away from my first 20 lb weight loss. I haven't felt this good in a long time and I am jazzed about loosing more! I am hoping that I can drop another 20 lbs before Christmas. I really belive I can, and I will!

Amber

Hi Amber and welcome!!

Awesome job on the 17 pounds gone forever!! Congrats!!

My name is PJ and I would love to get to know you as we become healthier! I have Dr. Phil's books as well. I guess I whould read them.......LOL

I look forward to hearing from you and helping each other along the way!!

Have a great holiday weekend!!
PJ

Amber

I meant to add I know what you are going through with your fertility issues. I have been through those as well. Hubby and I are thinking of having another child, but not at this weight! Hopefully next year if I lose enough weight. My goal is 10 pounds a month. My first September weigh in will be on MOnday!

Amber,

Hi there. You sound like such a beautiful person! And I am sure you are! You have a big heart.

As I read your post... I sat here thinking... ok, I bought Dr. Phil's book as soon as it hit the news!! (I had to wait till it became available!) I read a couple of chapters and put it down. I am thinking... maybe I should read his dang book! I love his show that is for sure! (If you watch his show.. you no he is changing channels and time right? It is channel 2 (In Il. anyway) at 4 pm.)

You said you really liked Dr. Phil's cookbook. Does the recipes include the nutrition info... calories, fat, carbs, sugars etc?

I also wanted to mention the cookbook I am currently using. I have found a few yummy recipes. It is The New American Heart Associations Cookbook 7th. Edition. It is awesome!

Anyway, welcome to 3FC! I am sure you will find lots of friends here. :)

Thank You
 

Hi girls! Thanks for the warm welcome!

I have really enjoyed the book by Dr. Phil. His cookbook has been a real help. I know as long as I follow the guidelines set up in that book, that I will be successful, and I have been. I had done diets here and there, loosing 4 or 5 lbs and then gaining 10. 270 was the heaviest I had ever been, and being that close to the 300 mark, really scared me. I decided that I wouldn't go on a "diet", but that I would make a lifestyle change. So far, so good. :)

The fertility issues have really been a heartbreaker. It's been almost 4 years trying and it's a road I've traveled that I wish on no one. Hopefully, once more of the weight comes off, my body will decide that it wants to work the way it should! :)

Thanks again girls for the warm welcome, and I can't wait to get more aquainted with ya'll.

Amber