[heathergabeandmaggie]

Hi everyone! My name is Heather, I am a 23 year old mother of 2 wonderful babies both under 2 until February and March. I fled with my babies to a new town after my husband was arrested for abuse. I experienced all kinds of abuse with him for 6 years and because of it I had to go on depression meds which actually make you gain pounds(some do and mine does!!:0). I have a new years resolution....I am sure you all heard of this one...to LOSE WEIGHT!!! Before the 2 babies I was 120 and now I am ...urg...160 pounds. Yeah, not impressed!! I HAVE to lose this and gain my image back!! My husband is now a fatty sooo I realllly want to look GOOD!! I heard of Weight Watchers from my friend who succeeded with it and she gave me a whole bunch of introduction papers and points information and food points package. I don't have the extra money right now to join the program so I was hoping to start it free with this given package. My friend lost weight doing this free too. I have a lot of questions which I will ask tonight:P Has anyone else done this for free? Thanks everyone and good luck!!

Heather

[CLCSC145]

Hi Heather!

Welcome! You should check out the Weight Watchers forum here at 3FC. I know I've seen others around here who are following the program on their own.

[pliem2009]

Hi Heather, welcome!!!!!! Good luck with your weight loss.

[ibcnuldu]

Welcome!

I'm not doing it for free, but I am doing Weight Watchers. It's a good, realistic, program There's lots of meals, food ideas, and support in the WW section

[babydoll89]

Welcome girly!
Hope you love it here. We all know you can do it!
~B

[Firecracker777]

Welcome! Best of luck with everything!!

[Firecracker777]

Oh also, good for you for getting yourself and your babies away from an abusive man! That right there tells us youre a strong woman!!

[heathergabeandmaggie]

I want to apologize to anyone on here for using the word, "Fatty" I only did it because my husband and father-in-law have been keeping traces of sites I go on and in case he reads this I wanted to call him a "fatty" because that is what he called me when I was pregnant. I normally don't call overweight people fatty. Thanks for understanding.

[leeway]

Hi Heather!
Sounds like you've really been through it - those precious little ones must keep you on your toes, too - I know it must have taken a lot of strength and courage to get away from that abuse - the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on with your journey for a healthier you.

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them - you can offer support to others that are dealing with the challenges of depression andstress. There's also info and first hand advice on different eating plans and exercise to help get through the ups and downs. Try the Weight Watchers forum, the 20 somethings forum and maybe the weightloss support forum, they're active and very helpful - also the Success Stories are a must!

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a few months myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

P.S. No apologies needed here - this is a place where we all know that we're in this together and no offense is meant or taken.

[Onederchic]

Hi Heather and welcome to 3FC.

I am very glad you got yourself and your babies out of that bad situation. This is a brand new year and it's time for YOU

Good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

[DollFaceFatty]

I'm new here too...I call myself a fatty all the time...lol hence my screen name. :] So glad you're here and got yourself & your babies out of that bad situation!!