Hey everyone!

I just registered today and thought I would say hi!

I came across this forum yesterday, a day that was pretty low for me and I'm thankful that I did. Like many of you, I've struggled with my weight nearly my entire life and nothing seems to make a difference. I'm now up to 262 lbs.- the heaviest I've ever been. I'm not even sure how it got this out of control, but there it is. I'm at the point where I try to do all my errands during off hours and in as few trips as possible. I live in a small town and the thought of running into people I know terrifies me, so I hide at home instead. It's gone far past the point of necessity for me to get some support with this. From lurking on this board I've read some incredible stories and I'm looking forward to chatting with you all!

Good luck on your individual goals!

Hi Nixie, Welcome, I too am just starting over (for the umteeth time) I have been glued to this site for the last 3 days, just reading and getting some really great tips and the inspiration is great too. We can do it!!

Welcome! Glad you have found us. The support here is fantastic.

Hi, Nixie! Welcome to a really great place. I'm pretty new too, only being here for 3 weeks. I have found this sit to be invaluable in staying on plan and making changes that have really worked.

This place isn't a bunch of skinny people (nothing wrong with them!!) giving diet advice that they've never tried or commiserating with you that they are "fat" when they have 5 lbs of chub around their middle to lose (not putting them down either! Wish I'd taken charge of this when I only had 5 lbs to lose!!) but people who have been where you are OR still are where you are and are here fighting the good fight right along with you!

Good luck to you. You've come to the right place.

Welcome - and best of luck on your journey!

Nixie

Welcome. I am new here also. I have been reading for about a month but just started posting this week. These are a great group of people who give support, inspiration, and very good ideas. I look forward to seeing you on the forum.

Welcome to the group. You have come to the right place for advice and support.

Welcome Nixie! I know you are going to find this forum very supportive. I've been around for about 5-6 weeks. And I can honestly say I don't think I would've stuck to my diet w/out 3FC. For me it has kept the fact I'm changing my lifestyle right front and center. Everyday I come on here and discuss weight loss. I never "forget" I'm dieting, and everyday this site is the motivation I need to be successful the next day. So welcome! And I wish you the best of luck!

Hello! Come in and have a cup of tea We are a very friendly bunch and we'd love to help you on your weight loss journey. I don't know where I'd be without this wonderful knowledgeable group of ladies so stick around!

Welcome welcome!

I'm relatively new and have found this place to be a God send. Literally. I agree with Cfmama that it is a wonderful group of ladies and guys too (don't want to leave Zero out!)

I love hearing everyone's stories the good and the bad and seeing our tickers move and looking at before and after pictures and pretty much everything about here.

There is one downside to 3FC though. It makes it harder to get my homework done! (Hey how is it 11:00pm? I got on 3FC at 9:00!)

Thanks for all the kind words of welcome- what a great group this is!! Hope everyone is doing well with their goals : )

Welcome Nixie,
Your story is what I could have written 6 months ago! 70 lbs later...I hardly remember feeling that way...You can do it too! Stick with it and keep posting during highs and lows!
Good Luck!
DJ

Thanks for that! Gives me hope that I can get to where you are!

Nixie,

I am so glad you are here and I can identify with your feelings. A few months ago I was so there. First of all, YOU CAN DO THIS. Secondly, it is SO VERY worth it! You are among friends here that know your struggle. There is support here as well as answers and there is truly nothing weight related that isn't discussed. I have read advice on dating while you are overweight, girdles, destroying food so you don't dig it out of the trash, fat prejudiced, etc. It is all here and on the table so use it to your advantage. Welcome.