Hey everyone. I, like most on this site, have been dieting all my life. 3 years ago, I lost over 100 lbs and gained all back plus more! Sound familiar? I am so tired of yo- yo dieting and promising myself that I will start over again on monday, or the first of the month. I'm starting right now. I've already discarded all of the junk food in my cupboards, now I have to work on the fridge! I don't have much support here at home, and really I dont bame my family for not believing in me anymore because I've failed at this so many times. So right now, this is a private battle. So I turn to the internet, in hopes of support. I plan to keep posting, no matter if it's a good or bad post. I know Im not going to perfect by a long shot, but as long as Im consistent. I can win this battle. Im not following any specific plan, Im just going to do the basics like, watch calorie intake, drink tons of water. I work tonight so Im of to bed now.

Well welcome!

You have loads of support here as we all are along with you on your journey.

You know you can do it, you've done it before, but now maybe you will make that transition into a solid lifestyle change (you expressed that you are done with the dieting) for you one supportive and positive step at a time. It took me a year to really get out of the dieting frame of mind. This year I'm eating much better, for my life, for my health, still have my struggles and bumps, but I'm trucking along with you and everyone.

Feel free to jump into the weekly thread we have and there is a 60 Day Challenge and the Biggest Loser Challenge, you'll see the stickies at the top of the 300+ forum section. Welcome welcome welcome!

welcome!! this site has helped me so much. They have hugged me when I need one. Kicked my tail when I needed that and given advice at other times and just listened to me many times.
I too have gained and lost before. THis time I am keeping it off! I did have a minor bleep this summer and gained back 15lbs. I stopped it at that point and got right back on my diet! Its life now for me...I have good days and bad days but I will keep on !
good luck and we are here for you

Welcome!! You can certainly do this! Good for you for starting today!!

Thanks everyone for welcoming me. WOW you ladies have done so well. I look forward to posting on this site, so far it seems like such a great support system.

I am in the same boat. I tried to PM you but the damn thing said only after 10 posts! hah, I'm a newbie too. lets be friends!

Welcome - I am new here too! You are taking an awesome first step and I applaud you for that!!

Hey Christy, I'd love to b friends!

You CAN DO THIS!!!!! Good for you for coming here... it's been the MAIN reason that I have lost so much weight.

This is without question the best support I have ever had. There are few people IRL that understand what it's like to worry if you will have to buy two airplane seats, fit in a booth, etc. Here we each face our own struggles but with the support that never waivers. Yes, as dgramie said - we won't be afraid to dish out tough love along with the hugs.

Keep posting!

Hugs,
Carol