Hi everybody, my name is Drea and I am from the Detroit area. I started the SBD on Monday and am excited and hopeful. I have been battling a wqeight problem since I was pre-teen. I weighed over 320lbs. in 2000, but dropped it down to about 230 lbs. between 2000-2002, now i have started to creep back up. I am currently 246 lbs. and want to get down to around 160. I am 5'9" and built to be a broad girl, but broad and chubby are not good. I look forward to getting to know you all and sharing ideas! any suggestions are greatly appreciated and as I am new to this, I don't know when the chats are or anything, so please let me know!
much thanks!

Hi Skarlet, welcome to the beach. You'll find lots of support, ideas, info and recipes here. December is going to be tough but we can do it. We have a daily thread/chat that starts early in the morning and people pop in throughout the day. Right now we have several who are on day 3 of phase 1 just as you are. We've all been there!!

Nice to see you here. Welcome to The Beach!

Hey Drea! Welcome to the beach!

Hi, Drea, welcome! I think it's wonderful that you've lost so much and am glad you are joining us!

Hey Drea, I started on Sunday so i am right about where you are right now. Good luck, and congratulations on the previous weight loss and a congratulations ahead of time for success on this one.

Hi Skarlet,
You have done such a magnificent job losing the weight so far.. Hopefully the SBD and this forum can see you to your goal..

Wishing you heaps of positive and motivation vibes for your weight loss.
Marianna

awww, i like everybody already!

Welcome, Drea! You will find lots of support here. Check out the recipe section. There are some great ones.

Drea, welcome!! It's great to have you here!

And Stardusterika204, you, too!

I love that people are starting the program right before Christmas... talk about brave and strong! You go, girls!!!

Welcome to the Beach, Drea! You will absolutely love everyone here! It's a great place to find support and meet folks who are going through what you are. I invite you to jump in and get used to the water - you'll love it! Check out the December weight loss and exercise challenges!

Hi Drea,
Welcome! I'm so glad you are here. Congratulations on your weight loss to date. You are doing great!

Teri

Hi Drea

Welcome to the beach! You will find all the support right here when you need it! Join us for the dailies.

Welcome to SBD. You have already done so well. Good luck on your losses.