Hi there -

I'm hoping this is the kind of place where I can get some good support. I am about to embark on a weight loss program again - but this time I want it to be different. I am a beautiful 33-year-old woman who's about 80 - 100lbs over my ideal weight (need to weigh myself later today).

I grew up a fat girl then lost 80 pounds and kept it off for about 7 years. Then I went through kind of a traumatic experience and my weight slowly crept up. Now here I am, nearly 10 years on from that traumatic experience, at about 270 - 280 pounds.

I am so tired of being overlooked because of my size. I am so tired of not feeling attractive. I'm so tired of not being able to shop in 'regular people' stores - or not being able to find anything in my size while I am there! I want to be pretty and proud of my body again. I want to feel confident about the way I look again. I want to feel healthy and not worry that I'm going to have a heart attack or get diabetes, like my father.

Anyway I am looking for a place I can get some support from likeminded people. Last year I started this journey, lost about 25 lbs and then stopped. I am tired of not making it all the way. This time I want to make it all the way!!!

I will turn 34 in about a month. I would love it if when my 35th birthday rolled around I was in the best shape of my life.

So, hi.

Hi and welcome to 3FC. You have stepped into a fantastic place full of support, advice and encouragement. Full of people who know exactly how you feel. I relate to you 100%. Being tired of being unhealthy is a WONDERFUL place to be. I finally got to that point and that's when I made a turn around. And so can you. Good luck.

Hi and welcome!
You can probably lose weight without changing what you are eating now. Fitday.com is a free site where you can enter all your intake. Learn to measure as you scoop out your helping of whatever your eating. You'll soon learn more about the nutrient content of your food and then we'll help you make slimmer choices!

Hey! Welcome!

I know what you mean about "regular" size stores. I was really thrilled last month when I finally could wear a size 16 again (down from 20).

One nice thing about 3FC is that it's open all the time...

Cheers!
Jay

Thanks for your kind messages.
Tomorrow is the big day. In 2005 and 2003 I tried to start this journey but I got distracted. This time I want to be the time that I make it all the way to the finish line!!