I just found this site today and I have been poking around most of the morning and am really impressed with all of the information and support.

I was inspired to start to lose weight again watching Bob Greene on Oprah the other night and this time it's gonna work!

I do not have any plan in mind - I will read Greene's book and the You, On a Diet Book in the next week or so, but will otherwise focus on eating more natural foods, increasing my water intake, and exercising -- and then settle into something a bit more formal in the next month or so.

I have yo-yo dieted since high school, but have not been at my goal weight since law school 10 years ago when I had time to play tennis daily. My weight has crept up gradually since I got married in 1999 and this is the longest I have gone without getting the weight off (but I do have two great little boys to show for it ;-) ).

So today begins my new journey - I know there will be lots (and lots, and then lots more) stumbles along the way, and that I will be on the journey for the rest of my life, but ready or not, here I come!

Bonnie

Hello Bonnie! I am new to this site as well, but I love what I have seen of it so far, I have really learned alot looking through these forums. And I am in the middle of watching the Oprah show with Bob Greene, I tivo'd it and havent made it through the whole thing, I might finish it tonight. But I did see a couple of the ladies that had lost so much weight and they looked absolutely WONDERFUL! It was great motivation.

Bonnie!!!

This site is so full of great information, encouragement, ideas, and all around great people! I encourage you to visit here as often as possible!! I joined in Feb. 2005 and came here twice..... I "rejoined" about 2 weeks ago and come here many times a day. It's a great place to be accountable to. So, hope right in wherever you want to.... welcome to the great "weight loss" ride!

Julie

Hi ladies! I'd like to welcome you all to check out the support group I belong to. A great bunch of ladies who totally understand all the ups and downs of this journey. Here's a link...hope you come and check us out...we love seeing new faces! http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100896