Hi all,
I found this website when I was researching the IP program and found that it helped me immensely! After spending literally a week reading through most of the posts, I did not hesitate to sign up. I've failed at almost every diet out there. But I am very hopeful that this will help me. I am very hesitant to reach out to people in my family/work because I have this pathetic theory that if I don't tell anyone I'm "dieting", than I don't get the look of disappointment when i fail! So in the beginning, i think i will be relying very heavily on this site for support. At 5 foot tall, I'm getting as wide as I am tall! Constant stress and worry over saving my job and paying for my son's college are really taking a toll on me. Over the past 18 months I have gained over 30 pounds. My health has deteriorated to the point where the fat is squeezing my lungs and I'm now on two asthma meds to help me breath. At this point in my life failure is not an option and I'm hoping I can see similar results as those that have been posted here. I've chosen to wait until Sunday to begin because my husband is leaving for a 10 day business trip - and I hear you can become quite irritable on the first few days.
Wish me luck!!

Hi 45nfluffy!
I have the same theory that you do, that everyone will see me as a failure if I mess up on my diet, so you're not alone! This site is full of supportive people that give you the encouragement that you need! Good Luck!

Welcome Fluffy, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.

Thank you both. I will definetly check out the sub-forums and join in. I need this badly and appreciate all of the advice and encouragement!

Welcome Fluffy. I'm new too even though it says I joined a few years back. I did join but didn't post and didn't stay. When I signed up this time I found out I was already a member lol and it's passed time to lose it but I'm going to do it!!
I wish you all the best. We gotta just hang in there. We can do it.

Fluffy -

I LOVE you screen name!!! I, too, am 45 and fluffy!!! Good luck to you and welcome!!