Hello! I'm so happy to be here! I've often come to this forum for inspiration, so I finally decided to join. I've tried to lose weight many times before, and have had trouble keeping it off. A few years ago I lost 20lbs, I was off to a good start. But got I comfortable and overindulgent and in a few years time gained 60 pounds. That's totally unacceptable for me. So I've had enough. I began my weight-loss journey Monday of this week (8/3/15) at over 280lbs and in a size 20W(i carry in my thighs and bottom, not so much my waist) with my first goal being 200(-80) and my final goal of 150(-130). I'm up to the challenge! I'm motivated! And i refuse to buy bigger clothes, so it's only down from here!

being comfortable is when it all starts to go downhill for me too lol!

Welcome to the forum

Songbird1029! Glad you finally joined us! I can feel your motivation through the computer and it's great, lol! Good luck on your journey! You can do it!

Welcome!!! I am happy to hear your story!!!

I know what you're feeling!!! I too was in a snug (afraid I was was going to have too buy a size 22 ) 20w. I refused. So in May I started a diet!!! I am now loose in my 18's and snug (too snug I don't want to really go there, but I can put them on and button and zip) 16's.

My goal is to be fabulous by 44 (next years Birthday)!!!

This is motivation. Mine was running out of breath going up a short flight of stairs, and depression. You go girl!!

in may I was out of breath and struggling with one flight... since losing weight and being more active I can zip up them like nothing

keep up the good work everyone

Thank you for the motivation!!!