Hi everyone

My name is Jess, I'm 26, married and a mother of 2 babies aged 2 years and 5 months. I have had issues losing weight since I was 22. Until then I was in great shape, and extremely healthy. I am not really sure how/why I let myself go and get to where I am today--I'm 5'8" and currently 237. 4 Years ago I was 142. I have 2 obese parents and sometimes I feel that I'm destined to follow in their footsteps and I'm going to be stuck like this forever. HOWEVER I hold on to the hope that if I work hard, I have a choice to be slim and healthy. Over the years I've tried so many things that haven't worked and I have lost more confidence in myself and that I will loose all the weight that I have put on. I am thankful there is a site like this where, even though I am nervous and unsure, I can find the support I need to lose the weight. Thank you for taking the time to read my lengthy thread!

You are NOT alone. It says soo much that you had the courage to post here and introduce yourself. There IS a ton of support here, and many of us are just like you. There are many people on the site who have been through what you're going through, and have come out the other side...

Welcome to 3FC

to 3FC... You are definitely NOT alone, we're all in the same boat and all here to help... Hang in there you can do this, with a little help and encouragement from your friends

Hey Jess -
You are definitely not alone. We are all in the same boat just with different stories. Just remember to take it one day at a time and even one meal at a time. And dont let little discouragements get you down. Thats what I have learned. This board is great cause we all encourage each other as well as bounce ideas or problems off of each other. Soooo good luck and if you ever need to chat feel free to PM me.

Welcome and good luck!

Hi babyblues!
This is definitely the place to come for support. I recently joined and i check in everyday, started a blog, signed up for a challenge & i am already losing weight. This place keeps me honest.
Good luck!

Welcome! You'll have lots of support here. BTW, your babies are beautiful!

I think we should be buddies. I am just starting too. I need all the support I can get!!

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the support and knowing I'm not going through this by myself!

Hey dizzy!

Thanks for commenting on my thread...yea, lets be buddies! I am so sorry to hear about your situation-you must be an incredibly strong person to get through it all! You go girl! How old are your kids? My two are, two years (girl) and 5 months (boy). I would like to have more after I get in better shape.

I did make it to the gym today, I went Monday too. Just a half hour on the elliptical trainer, which I love. I'm trying to get in the habit of going at least 3 times, maybe I'll try for 5. As for a diet, I'm nursing my son, so my choices are limited, however I'm going to try to cut out white flower, and reduce my sugar intake like WOAH...I have quite the sweet tooth!

What are your plans?

Youre not alone, we're all here for each other and you can do anything you put your mind to! Don't give up I know you can do it ! ^_^