HI, New here, and scared I won't lose any weight

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    newyorkgal's Avatarnewyorkgal , 08-29-2009 08:22 AM
    Hi everyone, I just turned 20 on the 12th
    I told myself that coming into my 20's I no longer want to be the "fat pretty girl" I want to eat healthy and excersise.

    I don't know why it's so hard for me to lose weight, and I thought that by joining this forum, I can see other people's progress, and motivation.
    Kudos to everyone trying to, and who did lose weight I'm happy for all of you lovely ladies

    If anyone can offer words of encouragement, it will me glady appreciated
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    Onederchic's AvatarOnederchic , 08-29-2009 09:16 AM
    Hi and welcome to 3FC!

    This is the best place on the net for encouragement, support, advice, tips and more!

    Good luck with your goals. You CAN do it!!

    Hugs
    Michelle
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    Ryanne's AvatarRyanne , 08-29-2009 09:28 AM
    You can and will lose the weight!
    I am on all kinds of meds and have some medical issues that make it difficult to lose weight but not impossible! If I can do it you can! You have already lost a couple pounds so sure you can lose the weight. Start by eating good healthy foods and just change your habits slowly. Maybe walk or swim or do something fun like bike riding or wii. Don't think of it as a diet, just a healthier you. As you switch out healthier foods for not so healthy, and keep snacks available, and work some of your favorite not so good for you foods in once or twice a week, but use portion control, you will see your body change for the better, and you will feel better, too. I am new here, too. I love this place! Any time of day or night I can come here and see all kinds of new posts and also there are a bunch of old posts you can glean from. Welcome!
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    platformnine's Avatarplatformnine , 08-29-2009 09:32 AM
    Welcome to 3FC!!! You will definitely find the motivation and inspiration here, check out the mini-goals and goals forums for instant inspiration! You can lose the weight, you just have to believe and work hard for it! It's not easy at first, but once a few pounds starts coming off you'll want to be at your goal weight more than you'll want to eat a whole chocolate cake

    Oh, and happy birthday!
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    newyorkgal's Avatarnewyorkgal , 08-29-2009 11:07 AM
    Thank so much you guys. Sometimes I get discouraged, and my family is no help, they just keep making the "oh ur so fat" comments, when they're not too skinny themselves. *sigh*

    Not to mention I get too embarssed to jog outside, I feel as if people are laughing at me running because I'm fat, has anyone else gone through that? And how did u cope? I cannot afford a gym, and no one wants to be my running buddy
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    Onederchic's AvatarOnederchic , 08-29-2009 11:13 AM
    I workout at home with DVDs and the Wii along with hand weights and a stability ball. You can do free full length exercise sessions at exercisetv.tv as well.
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    SunshineCA's AvatarSunshineCA , 08-29-2009 04:48 PM
    Welcome and happy belated birthday!
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    IgetfitNStrongforme's AvatarIgetfitNStrongforme , 08-29-2009 11:15 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by newyorkgal
    Hi everyone, I just turned 20 on the 12th
    I told myself that coming into my 20's I no longer want to be the "fat pretty girl" I want to eat healthy and excersise.

    I don't know why it's so hard for me to lose weight, and I thought that by joining this forum, I can see other people's progress, and motivation.
    Kudos to everyone trying to, and who did lose weight I'm happy for all of you lovely ladies

    If anyone can offer words of encouragement, it will me glady appreciated
    Hi newyorkgal,

    Welcome, I think you'll like it here as everyone is very supportive and friendly. There is even a thread to help keep you accountable with exercise and everyone cheers everyone else on.

    http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/exer...ntability.html


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    midwife's Avatarmidwife , 08-30-2009 11:26 AM
    Welcome to 3FC! I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in. We have forums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more!

    Check out the 20 something forum. As for running outside, yeah, there are jerks, but most people don't care what other people do. As for the jerks, why let them stop you from being healthy? You can do this!!!
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    misschloe's Avatarmisschloe , 08-31-2009 05:59 AM
    hey newyorkgal, i'm a newbie too and i know how it can feel a bit overwhelming.

    but i think joining this forum is a good step and from what i've seen so far there are loads of inspiring stories and great people around here.

    good luck!
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