Hello!

I found this site a couple of days ago and have been super impressed with everyone here and their attitude. I do love all those tickers...so want one!

My name is Teresa and I am 38 years old. I am married to a wonderful man who loves his junk food, which makes it difficult for me. I know how to loose weight but I have trouble keeping the course. I have graphs from 2004 where I loose the weight in the spring and pack it back on in the winter. Every year I seem to add an additional 5 pounds to my start weight.

So, this time I am looking forward to this wonderful forum to help me stay on track throughout the year. It also seems harder every year to start and stay on it.

My plans is to journal, eat healthy (done weight watchers, first place, and my own version my husband calls Chub Busters), exercise and 3fc.

So, let's go Chub Busters 2010!!!! I am looking forward to being lighter with you all!

Hugs,
Teresa
Now 169 lbs and goal is 135 lbs at my little 5'1" height.

Welcome to 3fc! Glad you found us!

Hi Teresa!
Sounds like you're ready to get going with a great attitude, a great plan and Chub Busters- the support you need is here - 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 and inspired - you'll be a wonderful addition to any of them! There's also info and first hand advice on different eating plans and exercise to help 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!

All the best - good luck with your goals - 2010 will be our year,
Lee

Thank you for your warm welcomes CC, Daw and Lee. I appreciate it!

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks Michelle. I really appreciate it.

Hi Teresa and welcome.

You are doing such a smart thing to tackle this now. It is SO much harder to be heavy when you get older. My knees were killing me and I was having pain in other lower extremity joints due the the burden the weight was putting on them. You can compensate so much better when you're younger....and can be over-weight and still do plenty and have energy....but when you get older it's a much different story.

It is SO worth it to do this. Getting old is tough enough without having to deal with being over-weight on top of it. Don't get me wrong....some wonderful wisdom comes with age and we do develop, I think, greater self-control and commitment. But things like degenerative joint diseases, etc. often go with the territory and being overweight can really exacerbate them. Great decision.

deena

welcome to 3fc!

Welcome to 3FC! I'm glad you're here. Surf around and settle in! We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more.

Be sure to check out the 30-something forum!