I just joined this site last week. I have decided to make a lifelong commitment to maintaining a healthy weight. Not easy when you started at 321 pounds.

I joined Metabolic Research Center at the recommendation of my doctor. I had been in the hospital because I thought I had a heart attack. I'm only 38. He said it worked for a number of his patients.

So here I am on Day 9.

I look forward to meeting you!

Hi dla,
I'm pretty new here too. I started at 207.6# and am currently at 182.2 (I'm 5'3")
I'm doing a research study where I'm on Jenny Craig. I started in March 08 and it's a 2 year study. It's obviously working well for me...my struggle will be to maintain it. But I'll be at my goal weight well before the end of the study, so will continue to have support through March of 2010. I'm learning a lot from the program, so should be able to maintain.
Welcome to 3FC and Congratulations on making positive lifestyle changes!
Misty

Welcome! This is a really great group of women. We all have different starting weights, different programs, but there is always great support here. There's a bunch of stickied threads at the beginning of this forum which can help you get started.
There's also two weekly threads where we tend to hang out. I hang out in the "over 40" thread because a. I'm over 40 and b. it is a little more managable for me than the main thread. But, I do lurk on the main thread as time permits, and occasionally post.
The main thing to know is that you are not alone and that you can do this.
Welcome!

Congratulations on taking charge of your life!

Hi There!!

It's good to have you here! You are going to find some amazing people here who will encourage you every step of the way. So welcome, and congrats on taking that step!

I've found a ton of support here and great advice, too! Good luck!

I am new too and I am excited