Heya...well just introducing myself...have been up and down with my weight loss for the last ...(14??) ..years..

Highest Weight was 110kilos (forgive me, I use metric so I gotta get out my calculator !) 242 lbs 3 years ago. I then stopped eating takeaway, slowly started exercising and eating well and over the period of of a year lost 30 kilos or 66 pounds which while still overweight for my height, I was pretty happy with.
Following two miscarriages and a failed relationship I gained 15 kilos back (33lbs) and have spent the last year feeling miserable and bloated.

Three months ago I decided to slowly get myself into gear again, have a very big year at university this year (final year of BA and hoping to do clinical psychology) and want to have myself in the best possible physical and mental health. Since then I've lost 5 kilos (11 pounds). This week I started back at the gym with the goal that I will be able to run again.

I'd like to first of all get back to my old weight of 175 lbs but ultimately I think 150 is a good weight for me.

Anyway nice to meet you all !=)

And I already got my before pictures in order hehe



HW: 242 CW: 196 Mini GW: 175 GW: 150

Glad to have you here! 3FC is a great support system!

Good luck and nice to meet you!

Thank you =)

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What a great start ^^ Hope to see you around the boards!

Best of luck!!!

Hey Raspberry, and

You're doing great at getting on track. You know how to do this...you've done it before, and you will do it again. Just straight back on track, onward and ahead.

Posting here is a great way to keep focused. We have chat groups based on the type of plan you follow, your age, or even some miscellaneous groups, so look around...find a spot or two to settle into, then just jump in.

Can't wait to get to know you better!

Welcome, Raspberry!
I'm so sorry you've had a rough year. You sound very upbeat and motivated.
I started running again last fall, and I'm doing surprisingly well for my weight. If I can do it, so can you!

Come down to the exercise forum and join us Cool Runners! We have a thread every month and it doesnt matter if your level is aspiring runner or jogger or marathoner. Come be inspired by our own Helen!