Once I was 130kg (286 lbs)..... some weeks ago I was at 78kg (172 lbs)... the goal is 69kg (152 lbs).... Today my scale told me 88kg (194 lbs)... Yes, I need YOU for support, I need YOU to kick my *** if I'm thinking about buying chocolate and cake...

Thank you and hello to everybody

Reading through your board before I registered gave new hope. New hope finding like-minded people to support each over to overcome the inner gremlins.
I reached a lot with careful eating (from low carb to proteins I nearly thought about everything), doing sports and being happy. Since some weeks I've my own "metabolic balance" plan which was expensive and tells such small amounts of food per meal that the expected success inverted, the "impulse to chocolate" grew and and I started eating all the day again... I know I have to stop this, have to be courageous again and will reach my goal, will reach it soon... but I'm sure it will be much easier with support.

Looking forward to be one of you - getting support and support whoever I'm able to.

Hi moonturtle!
Congrats on your success so far - we all can certainly understand the lapses and "inner gremlins" - good luck with your goals - we'll all be here to cheer you on!

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's also info and first hand advice on different plans to help you get through the ups and downs.

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 few months 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!

Hi and welcome to 3FC. Congrats on your success and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle