I struggle with having someone to talk, to bounce ideas off of, and to just complain that i cant have icecream!
Anyone else looking for a buddy, to have around via email? to share thier weightloss journey with?

glad you found 3fc, there are tons and tons of amazing women here!!!

WELCOME!! If you ever need to anything, feel free to contact me. This journey is easier if you have someone to check in with daily

I just joined too. Would love to have someone to discuss all of these new ideas with.

ALG 918 I found the picture you have as your avatar on the web and printed it to put next to my exercise log ....it is sooooo inspirational!!!!
I echo the response of the others.....anytime you are struggling this forum is amazing and I have begun to understand myself and my issues with food so much better than I ever have from reading about the struggles of others.

PS Well done on your weight loss so far!!

Hi my name is Laura. I live in Tacoma, WA. I'm just starting on my weightloss journey but I know I can do it this time. Having support is important. I'm 35 years old and I'm doing weight watchers and I have lost 10 lbs as of today. Yay me!

Nice to meet you! And good luck!

Hi there I am Kate.
I have been up and down the scale too many times to count. I am planning on having weight loss surgery, I just started the process.

Everyone here is great, so informative, willing to offer suggestions, support and a place to vent.

Nice to meet everyone and WELCOME!

Are you still looking for a buddy? I could use one too!

hey everyone... I am in the same boat! i would LOVE an email buddy too!

my user name is my real name - feel free to find me on facebook, or and my user name is my yahoo email. just add at yahoo.

I'm 26, weighing in at 318, and ready to just have someone to talk to about it. I can't really talk to my fiance about it.. because I'm so ashamed.

Hi! My name is Kim, I am from Maryland, I made a decision to start IP when my friend at work lost 40 lbs in 4 months. I was actually considering surgery!! I am 48 (on 7/11) and weighed in at 250. I have struggled w/weight my entire life. My friend briefly explained what the diet entailed so I decided to cut down (almost out) any sugar a week prior to my IP Seminar (actually on my birthday last week). I still have not been able to start the program because the coach is out of town so I wont be able to start until sometime this week (still to be determined). HOWEVER, like I said I decided to cut down myself and I have lost 15 lbs in a week on my own!! I cannot wait to offically start IP, I am excited because I believe I wont suffer the 3 day grumps that some are saying they have because I already HAVE NOT CRAVINGS!! I passed over my Ice Cream Cake, Bagels and Donuts this morning, I actually am shocked that I no longer am drawn to these things even when placed in front of my face!!

I would love to be a diet buddy with you and I wish you ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD!!!

What is IP? just curious I, too, considered Lap Band...

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ideal-protein-diet-236/

there is a WHOLE FORUM on IP "Ideal protein" come check it out!! i am on wk 11!!!!