Hi all,

I have been overweight for most of my life. My weightloss journey started in highschool. I had such horrible back pain at 17 that I was sent to a spine doctor and they found out that my weight and dislike of drinking water had caused my L4-L5 vertebrae to become arthritic. I was put on pain pills so I could go to Germany. I was about 240 lbs graduating highschool. Over the three week graduation trip to Germany I ate so much clean food and climbed so many hills and mountains that I lost almost 30 lbs. I remained at 213 for about a year before I started dieting seriously the first time and managed to get down to 175, but the holidays got me off track and I didn't have the motivation to get back on plan.

I am currently at 203 and ready to go all the way. My goal weight is 135, I want to be there by Christmas. Good luck to everyone on their weightloss journeys.

Welcome Odysseygurl. We are all here to support each other so be sure to join in our many discussions and take up some challenges. Good to have you with us

Hi and welcome!

What a wonderful way to start ... you already know what is going to work for you.

Hello Odyessy and

Glad to meet you. I put some of my weight back on this past winter, too. I also want to go all the way. I am finding alot of support here. I am following South Beach so thats usually where I hang out.

Best Wishes!

Welcome!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck as you begin your journey.