Hi there...

Just wanted to introduce myself, my name's Jen, I'm from Edmonton, AB. I just stumbled across this site the other day and from what I've seen it's incredible awesome! It has an amazing online support system, it's unreal.
A little bit about me..hm..I'm 23(almost 24) and weight 217lbs. I have a 17 month old daughter..and I'm doing this in large part, for her. But most of all, so I can be genuinely happy with myself instead of faking a smile most of the time.
So yeah...Just wanted to say hi...I'm beginning my weight loss journey now, have signed up for a gym membership,(which I plan to use this time around) quit smoking, and have a fridge full of healthy stuff.
I'm sure I will need a lot of help along the way and it seems this can be the place to turn.
I look forward to figuring out the rest of this site.
And congrats to everyone losing weight, I have looked at some of the before/after pics, they're freakin' amazing.
Bye bye for now.

Hi JEN . . . from another Canadian. My eldest son and his family are in Alberta in the Bonnyville/Cold Lake area. Hope you find time to drop in on our Crazy Canuks Cluck Club over in the Support Groups area.

Happy that another Canadian has joined the board. Wish you all the best in your journey. This is a great place.

Hey Jen -

Congratulations on quitting smoking!

We have a number of forums to check out...forums by eating plan (whole foods-type plans, calorie counting, etc), by age range (like the 20-somethings)...we even have a "Canadian Chicks" forum. So look around! You're sure to find a spot where you're a perfect fit.

Then just jump on in and get to posting.

Can't wait to get to know you better!

JEN ~ from yet another Canadian; you are correct, this is an amazing place with mega-support. Glad you joined us, and come back often ...

Welcome, welcome

Congrats on quitting! That's amazing.

It sounds like you've set yourself up for success. Go girl!