Hi, everyone!

This looks like a fantastic place to get support and boy do I ever need it!
Currently I weigh 186, but would like to get down to 135 by next spring. I don't know if that is realistic, but I'm going to try my best.

A little about me. I have been married for 20 years to my wonderful DH and have 4 very rowdy sons. After years of being skinny, and taking it for granted I might add, my weight has continued to climb and climb and...well, you get the picture.

I just keep telling myself "I am a strong woman and I can do this!" Now I just need to get myself to believe it.

I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Have a great day.

Ann


sw: 187
cw: 186
gw: 135

Welcome to 3FC, Ann and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks so much for the welcome!

Welcome! Yes, YOU CAN DO THIS! You know how you begin to believe it yourself? You start right this very moment! You make one good choice, then you make another. Then, you make another. YOU PROVE IT TO YOURSELF!

YOU CAN DO THIS. Do it and you WILL believe it!

Hi Ann!
It sounds like you're ready to start - YOU CAN DO THIS - good luck with your goals!

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained!

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a short time myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.

So welcome - you 've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

Thanks again. I made some progress today. I became upset over things which are going on in my life and almost reached for junk food, but chose to work out instead. This may not sound like much, but believe me, for me not to grab a coke and a handful of cookies was huge!

You're welcome

Congrats on skipping the junk food too