Hi everyone, my name is Gerry and I am 31 years old. I have battled my weight since I was about 14. I kept things pretty under control until I got married at 19 and about six months later I had a horrible car accident which left me bedridden for about 6 months. Needless to say the weight soon piled on. I finally came to myself about three years ago at 245 pounds. I couldn't believe how fat I was. I joined LA weightloss and lost down to 180. Then I got pregnant unexpectantly (it had taken three dr's and medication to get pregnant before) and I tried very hard to watch what I ate, etc., but pretty soon I felt so crummy I just ate whatever! The result is that I weigh 210 right now and I am miserable. I started "eating right" on Monday and I have lost 5 pounds already! That really motivated me. So today I am joining a gym again and looking for support and weight loss buddies here on 3FC! This seems like a great place.

What a great start!!! & Best of luck!!!

Hiya Gerry and welcome to 3FC. Good luck and be sure to keepposting.

Thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on the pregnancy and the 5lb loss! Keep it up!

Hi Gerry, and

Looks like you know what to do, and how to do it, at least for now. Congratulations on your 5 lb loss so far! Keep with it, and you'll be posting bigger numbers as time goes on.

Can't wait to hear more from you and get to know you better!

Thanks everyone, I did visit a gym today and I think that I will join it on Monday. I was most worried about how my baby would do being left in the childcare but she did great! That was such a relief. I think I am going to tell DH that I want the membership for Christmas, it was really a nice place.

Gerry,
Congrats on your new focus and on your 5lb success already! You are off to a great start and I know that your progress is going to continue from there! I am also a "newbie" here and I have already found so much encouragement, motivation and support. You can do this!!