Hi everyone, I'm Roxanne. I'm 32 and I've always had mild-moderate weight issues.

Note the user name - I am 6'2 (!), I work out (running and heavy weight lifting), and am large framed and do have a good bit of muscle mass, but I've also got some flab that's GOTTA GO. Last year I weighed 227 and was shocked to see that. I'm down to 211, but I'd like to lose another ~30 pounds probably. Or whatever it takes to have a flat belly or maybe even show my abs. I'd also like to be able to do pull ups again - I could do them when I was ~202 pounds or so a couple years ago.

Here for the motivation. As you can see my poison is certainly not exercise, it's food. The last 3 days I've been limiting my food intake to about 1500 calories. And exercising too.

I also embrace my Amazonian-ness. I'm ok with muscles. Just not flab on my belly and butt and thighs.

Welcome, Roxanne!

Good job with the exercise - and I'm happy to hear that you're okay with your height. I've known tall women who aren't, and it always bothered me to see them slouching, particularly around men. My college roommate was 5'11", gorgeous, and proud of her body!

At 5'2", I'd have loved to have a few extra inches in height. I often quip, "I'm not overweight - I'm just 6 inches too short!"

Best of luck to you!

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!