Hello my name is Julie and i am new here. I am a 27 year old mother of 2 boys. I am currently 297 and started my weightloss journey at 333 in january 2003. I am just generally trying to eat better and be more active. I exspecially watch my carb intake. I am doing this with my mother and she has lost from 230 down to 191. I am exspecially interested in getting some new meal ideas that are low cal and low carb.

Wow, Julie - you need to tell US how to be successful in weight loss. You've had a great couple of months! Congratulations on your success and welcome!

welcome! we will be here to support you if you promise to support us!!

Julie,

Welcome!! It's always nice to see a "new face"! You'll get lots of great advice, support, and inspiration here.

Hi Julie,

Welcome to the group! You're doing great so far!


I don't have any real meal plans to share, basically I just do what you're doing. I watch my portions, cals, carbs, and fat. I also get plenty of water and try to exercise everyday. Mainly walking and also light weights and ab work.

I'm 26 and the mother of one daughter, 5. I started out at 320+ lbs. in August of last year and have now made it down to 192 lbs. So just remember, it can be done!! Stay strong and keep up the good work and your efforts will be rewarded. Good luck and never give up, you're worth it!

Beverly

Welcome! Have you checked out the low carb boards. Ruthxxx moderates them and she is a hoot! Again WELCOME!

Miss Chris

What did everyone do for exercise today?? I did a short workout with my exercise ball and 5lb weights. For supper I had baked stealhead trout and steamed broccoli for supper. And a nice little snack of sugar free jello topped with lite cool whip (if you like jello works great for a sweets attack).

Julie,

Welcome and WOW -- you are amazing! What a wonderful weightloss you have already accomplished!

Peace,
Paula

Welcome, this is a great group of people. I don't post as often as I should, but they are the a great support system. I hope you have fun here. and again, Welcome!!!

Welcome! You've been doing great. You should really be proud of yourself and your success.

Welcome to the gang!!

hello and welcome i am simon one of the two resident males. around here. Matt H is the other. i'm sure he'll say hi when he gets a moment. you had a fantasic few months great start.

as for meals. i tend ot get most my carbs from brown rice. for lunch i have a breast of chicken with brown rice and veg. evening meal at the moment i'm on a tin of tuna with some brown sauce

Welcome! I'm not a very frequent poster, but I'm an avid reader here. There's lots of motivation and great advice around!

Christy

You and your mother have a lot to be proud of! You have have a great 3-4 months. Good job to both of you.

I am walking for 30 minutes on the treadmill daily. I started out at 20 and have worked my way up to 30. I am following a 20 percent calories from fat plan.

Look forward to reading about your progress!

Hey Julie, welcome to our group!