[jociadam]

I am a married, full-time working mom of two. I just turned 38 and I have made a vow to myself that when I turn 39, I won't be fat anymore. I have struggled with weight all my life since I starting getting "chunky" when I hit puberty at 10. Throughout the years, I have dropped weight, always regaining it and then some. I had my first son when I was 25 and my second at 31. Since having them, it seems that it is a pure struggle just to lose five pounds. I've done everything from starvation tactics, phentermine, Slim Fast and many others. You name it, I've pretty well done it.

My problem is that I am so busy and sometimes I struggle just trying to find the time to keep up the determination to lose the weight. When I'm really busy (like when am I not?) it's almost easier just to grab something quick and as we all know, quick things aren't always the healthiest. Right now the weather here is frigid and I can't wait for warm weather so I can start walking again.

I'm 5'5" and last summer I weighed 245. I haven't weighed in a while because, to be quite honest, I'm afraid to. I'd say I'm pushing somewhere between 260 and 270.

I need someone to be my buddy who is serious about weight loss. I'm determined to lose weight until I get to 140. Whatever technique each of us decides to use, that is fine with me. We can just be there to support each other and give each other a little nudge when we start getting discouraged. I'm excited to hear from someone else who is ready to lose weight and get into shape. I look forward to hearing from you.

[AquaChick]

Hello and !!!


I'm a newbie here myself, but I just love it here.

I can understand your situation. I have three children. I sure do understand how hard it is to have to care for the children,work, and try to cook and clean and manage other areas of the household. It does make for a bigger obsticle. But... I know you can do it.

I don't know if I am the buddy you are searching for, but I will give you my information, and if you want me to be a part of your support system I will do my best for you.

I am 28, almost 29 years old. I am 5'4" and I weigh 189 pounds, I just started my program today 2-6-06. I do suffer from various health ailments. I have a rapid heartbeat that gets dangerously high, and I have high blood pressure. Part of my reasoning for losing this weight is because I believe my life might depend on it- not just vanity, even though admittedly I do think of it in those terms as well. My dietary changes are going to be for a lifetime. I have elected to eliminate certain foods I know I have an addiction to from my diet permanantly. I am currently on a vegetarian diet. I do drink tea and coffee, but I have a 2 cup per day limit with no cream or sugar. I also have a measured jug for my accurate water intake on a daily basis. I have an excersise routine that I plan to escalate every couple of weeks. Right now, I do a ski machine at home. Later I will be walking, then I hope I can pick up the intensity- but my heart freaks out easily. I really ought to drop the coffee and tea as well, but I just can't right now. I already made a decision to cut just about everything else. I am very serious about this weight loss, and I will not be backing down.

[fancyfrog]

Hello ladies, welcome to the site! There are so many great ladies and threads, I don't think you can ever read everything here! I am in a group called summer starters(we started last summer) There are women of all ages and at all stages in this journey. It is a super group and I invite you both to come on over! It is under "summer starters 2/1/06". Here is the link-

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75030

My name is Kathy, soon to be 37, married, mom of 6 ages 3-20. My highest weight was 272 and I'm almost at the -50 mark! I still have a ways to go and hopefully we can all help and encourage each other.
Hope to see you around!

Kathy

[AquaChick]

Cool! Thank you, I would love to pop in and check it out.