My name is Sandi and I am a 37 year old mom of 3 beautiful children ages 14, 11 and 7.
I woke up this last weekend and while staring at the mirror all I could think was
BLAH! Is that me?! It doesn't look like me.

I won't lie, I've tried to lose weight before but never before had I ever felt this.
Not so much the feeling of wanting to lose the weight but to
Change what I had become to let me gain it in the first place.

So here I am. I'm changing my eating habit and restricting calories to
1500 per day and have added activity to my days.
Its only been 4 days but I'm determined to stay at it as long as or
takes.
I just want to say I'm doing this on my cellphone so I apologize if it comes out odd.

Thanks for listening
SANDI

Hey Sandi, welcome here!!! And congrats on making a decision to change! Our stats are pretty darn close and my kids are 14, 11, and 9 . I have also Try "dieting" probably 100's of times over the years. And never made it out of the 190's. I started my lifestyle change June 3. I downloaded a calorie tracking app with a lot of success, I am finally aware of what I consume. Also visiting this sit has been a GREAT motivator. I have lost my first 10lbs already, and I have never been so motivated--- its a great feeling!!!

~Best of luck on your journey!!!

We are like twins lol. I'm so happy to find someone with a similar life
Style and goals!

Welcome!!

Having a calorie counter on my iPhone has helped me in a huge way as well. I personally use MyFitnessPal. It's awesome as you just scan a barcode of whatever you're eating and the app does the rest for you. It's amazing.

Hi, I am also new here too. I have 4 girls (4-15yrs.) and need to lose the weight that I have gained over the years of being pregnant and not eating healthy or exercising. I am excited to start my journey here with all the great advice and support. Welcome and Good luck (to both of us)

Welcome