[FroggyMomma]

Hola! My name is Carly and I'm 24 years old. I have a beautiful (nearly 3 year old) daughter and a wonderful supportive husband who I'm also trying to get on a weight loss kick I finally got to my breaking point of being the fat ugly chick at work, in my circle of friends, and out of the girlfriends and wifes of my husbands co-workers and friends. I finally decided that I'd get off my butt and do something about it. I'm at the heaviest I've ever been (a whopping 298 lbs!) althought I've always been a big girl this is just way to much for me! After I had my daughter I lost 20 lbs just after my c-section but put on that weight and more with being a stay at home mom. She was premature so I couldn't take her out places so I sat at home stuffing my face and before I knew it I had gained 40-50 lbs in a 9 month period!
I'm kinda doing a special k diet right now, replacing two meals with their cereal and then having a heathly dinner. My main thing is just trying to eat healthier and getting active!! I watch my daughter while my hubby is at work and vise versa so I can never really go out anywhere by myself so I've started doing some of the work outs of fit tv every day when I get off work. When summer comes though I'll be out walking with my little girl but for right now (haa haa 2 days ) it's working and I'm feeling more energized afterwards? Is that supposted to happen? lol Anyway.. I've been long winded enough I'm just excited to finally be motivated and to have found a support place that will hopefully keep my butt in gear! I look forward to chatting with all you wonderful ladies

[Heather]

Carly, WELCOME!!!

I started my weight loss journey at about the same weight as you are! First it was without my husband's support -- things got MUCH better when he decided to join me. We've both lost a lot of weight together and it's great to have him involved!

3fc is a big place and it helps to find some "homes" One forum you might want to check out is the 300+ group -- a group of (mostly) women who understand the unique challenges of weighing at or above 300 pounds and trying to lose that much weight! (it's okay if you're under 300).

You can find us under support groups here:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=124

We have ongoing "chat" threads where we support each other through everything, as well as exercise threads, weigh-ins, etc. It might be a good place for you!

And, you could stop by the 100-pound group too (people who have over 100 pounds to lose).
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=55

I have found both groups to be excellent for inspiration, support, ideas...

[FroggyMomma]

I will deffinitly go and check out those boards! Thanks for the suggestions