I am so excited to join the others on here that share the same goal as me. I am 24 years old and have been battling with weight issues since I was a young teen. I have never worn a bikini which is PRETTY DEPRESSING being 24 and on top of that living in Miami where everyone has such gorgeous bodies.

I got engaged this year and also just graduated at the end of April. It has been the toughest journey to go to school full-time, work full-time, and also have to intern full-time. I am glad the school part is over but now I face a new challenge- working on my body.


When I met my fiance, who is 22, I was about 115 pounds and now I am 150 pounds just 3 years later. It's pretty embarassing having a fiance who is skinnier than you. Not to mention he only has not body fat. I feel that I've let him down as well as myself. I've tried so many diets but find myself caught up in just picking up something on the run. Now that I have the time to focus on myself I hope that I can lose at least 40 pounds and have the body that I've always wanted!

I definitely know that it will be hard since 1) I live a stressful life with too many personal issues (such as finding a teaching career in this recession to pay off student loans) , 2) I don't know how to cook, 3) I don't have the money for a gym membership, and 4) I don't eat salad. I am hoping that by joining this site, I can learn from others and become positively motivated!

Hi and welcome!

Read lots! We have successful losers who .... are job hunting, are learning to cook, are suffering financially, work out at home and don't like vegetables. Yup, there is a way for everyone.

Welcome! Surf around and settle in! We have forums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more! I'm glad you're here!