I have been overweight pretty much my entire life. Over the years the weight has slowly increased until I was completely out of control. At my highest weight, 269lbs, I was able to make a change and lost 60 lbs over the course of a year on my own through counting calories and trying to increase my activity (although I do admit that it was more calorie cutting than exercise). I have slowly regained 30lbs in the last year.

I know that I need to regain control, but I have always found an excuse, I'm too stressed with work, with my relationships, but I see this for what it is, excuses. I know that I need to take back control of my life for my own health and betterment.

I have a wonderful and supportive husband who cherishes me for who I am and will support me in my trials. I do not have many friends and am craving support. I have proven that I can lose weight, but feel the need of a support system to help keep me heading in the right direction. I am hoping that this forum can be that support system that I so dearly need.

Welcome to 3FC! It's great.
Find a thread that appeals to you and jump on. There are several on specific food plans, calorie counting and general accountability.
This is the place to be for support.

Don't worry TBC, we are all in this together. With the right friends and support group we can do this. I know I have to stop being chubby too, for once. It is good to meet you.

Welcome to 3FC! You can do this, and we'll be here to support you throughout your journey!

Hello fellow Texan! TBC YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I have gained weight recently, but so what?! Keep going. Every day is a new opportunity to start over or if on track, a day to build on past achievements. I'm no exercise or fitness guru, LOL, just a girl who knows how it feels to lose track.

Hi! I also just joined and would love for us to get back on track!! Let's form a group!! I too am trying to get back to 150

Thanks everyone, I think this is going to be just what I needed.

Welcome! Best of luck to you

Welcome! This site has helped me soooo much. From the support to reading the stories and saying wow if they did it I can too! You already have the tools to do it and achieve! If there is anything I can do to help just let me know! I have the My Fitness Pal app on my phone and use it on the computer too. I read the quote somewhere on here and when I feel discouraged or down about myself I just say it in my head "I'm the only person that can make myself fail!". So true...!

welcome aboard! you'll find plenty of people here who have been heavy all their life and now are fit & trim. you can do it too! you lost 60 lbs, which is amazing..so you know you can do it again!

there are a lot of great resources here for recipes, exercise tips & support. check out the goal pictures forum -- it will blow your mind what some of the people here have accomplished!

I just recently joined too! I am engaged and live with the most wonderful man, but I also do not have that many close friends. Sometimes, you just need that extra support. I know we can do it, we just need some help!

I like that quote Katie ! Well I will share what I'm going to try....the hcg diet. I know people who have had great success if you would like to do it with me lets go!!