newby and ready

  • hi, i'm wanda, married to a great guy harry,4 grown children,8 Grands, and 4 GGrands.i have just turned 60,(i knew it would happen someday LOL) i live in TN, almost on the GA. line. i lost my job this pass june 11 due to shut down. not worked since, june 11th -234 lbs, last thur.aug. 20-251 1/2 lbs. this is the first time i have ever been closer to 300 than 200. i'm scared.so after i got off the scales i cried, threw all my junk away, then got myself up and went on a plan. right now i have made it but its still early for me.i have looked at everyones before and after pictures and i WANT to be there some day,i have not always been big, when i married i weighed 103 lbs. we will be married 44 yrs. nov 19th. and they say it won't last when you are 16.wrong.
    please let me say that i am so blessed to find this group of such strong persons, your post has already inspired me. thanks,,wanda
  • Hi Wanda and welcome to 3FC!

    Congrats for taking control and getting your life on a healthier track! And congrats on 44 years of marriage (almost )

    Good luck with your goals

    Hugs
    Michelle
  • Good Luck Wanda Good for you!
  • Hi Wanda! Welcome the 3 Fat Chicks!
  • Congrats on your long marriage, and congrats on getting your health in order!
  • Hello Wanda!

    Welcome to the group, glad to see another Tennessean on here!

    Good luck and congrats on the new lifestyle. You will feel SO much better!

    Jeff
  • thanks evey one, i am glad i found you all,wanda
  • You're welcome Wanda! We're glad you found us.
  • i AM NEWBIE BACK HERE AGAIN
    HI there,,,, I was involved in these forums before and it was great... I have just lost 40 lbs. But am still overweight.. So I need a new avenue for motivation,,, being here will help.. BajaChick
  • ONe more thing... I am on J. Craig.. Is there a special forum for those folks??... thanks
  • Welcome and good luck to you Wanda!