Hi, my name is Emma(Mammy) and I'm from Australia.
Found this forum through google, thought it'd be a great place to help keep me motivated and talk to people experiencing the same sorts of things.

I've always been overweight, since I was a little girl.
So last year in January I decided to do something about it and over about 6 months I lost about 17kgs(40 poundsish?), but then unfortunately put it all back on and the some. But at least I know I'm capable

My aim is to lose about 50kgs over the next year or so.

Looking forward to meeting you all

x!

Welcome Mammy!
You will find lots of support and information here to help you reach and maintain your goal!
DJ

Good going on the weight loss - even though you gained it back, like you said - you did prove to yourself you can do it. I'm sure you can do it again! Do you have a plan in store yet?

Welcome! You can do it again! You've come to a great place for support and encouragement.

Yeah basically just sensible eating and going to the gym at least 4 times a week. No gimmicks or anything, just good old fashioned hard work.

And thanks for the warm welcome everyone

Congratulations on taking charge of your health. You are wise to do it now, it gets harder as you get older.

Hello! And

Welcome, I'm new here too

hey mammy
you will SO be good for us over at aussie chicks! no gimmicks, trust me they pull me in line every time i try and cheat!!
get a ticker!!!!!!! it really helps knowing "everyone" is watching your weight go down..... or up........

hey! im from australia too..
and my story is exactly yours...

i was overweight and decided to do something about it when i left school so i lost exactly 17 kgs also...but now ive put it all back on!
but like you ive decided to try again- bhtu this time im going to maintain!where abouts in Australia are you from?