I've been eavesdropping on successes and threads here for YEARS, and more than any other board - this one seems to have the best success rate and warmest population!

So, there's a teensy bit about me in my bio. In short, I've been all over the place weight-wise. I was at my lightest during my first two years of college. I don't know what the actual number was, but I'd guess somewhere between 125-135.

That was ten years ago, and the weight has slowly crept back! I was able to shed about 20 lbs for my wedding in May of 2009, but I went absolutely crazy on my Honeymoon and after. Of course, nearly all of it came back. This time I'm in it for the change, not for the loss.

I did supreme low carb before the wedding, but I realized there's no way for me to forever banish carbs from my life. I love beer too much. So, I've decided to reduce my carb intake (but not eliminate anything), pay attention to the calories, drink more water and start exercising more.

My first goal is 163, which will put me out of the obese category (according to the BMI, of course). That word was a pretty big eye-opener. Even though I know BMI is sort of BS, it still seemed like an appropriate first goal.

Here's to health, and I can't wait to join in the fun here at 3fc!


NB

Hi NB and welcome to 3FC!

Good luck with your goals

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Michelle

Thanks, Michelle, for the well wishes and fast response! This is exactly what I mean about this warm community.

I just checked out your progress pics - what an amazing transformation you have made!

Also, congrats on eliminating cigarettes! I'm a long time smoker, and my husband and I in the process of determining a quit date. I want to get my nutrition in control a little bit more before I jump down that path, but it's on the horizon!

You're very welcome and thank you so much

Hey & welcome! Glad you finally decided to join in
Good luck with all your goals, you CAN and already ARE doing this!

Thank you!! And congrats on your success so far!!!

Thankss!

Hi NB,

I'm new, too. I just joined on Saturday because I need to try something different. I was looking for a warm online community as well, so maybe we can support each other. I was at my thinnest in college, too, 13 years ago. The sad thing is that I thought I was fat then, too. Now I weigh 70 lbs more than my heaviest in college and I have to lose weight not just to look better, but for my health, too. Best of luck to us both!

Come on in! I've been doing really well with reducing my carb intake (but not going crazy about it), watching calories, drinking water, moving moving more- just what you're doing. It's a sustainable life change, and it works. Glad you decided to join us!

puce, Victoria and sunshine - thank you all! I would love to be a support for anyone who needs it - looking forward to sharing with all of you!

Welcome, and may I congrats you on your wedding. This is a very friendly place and we are all in this together, so you never have to feel like you are alone or that anyone is going to judge you.

You're welcome!