Hi My name is Shawla, I am 21 years old, married for almost 3 years, and a stay-at-home mom to my 1 year old, son. I reside in NW Indiana.
I am wanting to lose atleast 40+ pounds. I now weigh around 181 (last time I weighed) and I just hate my tummy and thighs, those are my major problem areas, but I would like to tone up the rest of my body also. As much as I would like to blame my pregnancy for my weight gain I can't. I was gradually gaining after marriage and by the time I got pregnant I was already around 160 pounds, after the baby was born I was 190 pounds. Lost a few pounds out of no where, but they are starting to creep back on me. Me and my husband are thinking of TTC and I would reall like to lose a few pounds before then to ensure myself of a healthy pregnancy. I would also like to be able to run and play with my son without getting winded and tired so fast, just being healthier in general.
I am starting my 'lifestyle change' tomorrow. Wish me luck!
I can't wait to get to know everyone here!

Good luck,
you sound like you are ready to do it. that is good. you can achieve what ever you set your mind to.
keep us posted.
Jennie

Shawla
Hey, I'm a newbie too!! I'm looking for a buddy that can help motivate me and vica versa. I just posted my first post on this board. We sound a lot similar...as far as our weight and how much we'd like to lose. Though my boyfriend and I are not TTC we're not preventing and I too would like to be in better shape/health before I do/if I become PG.
I've managed to put on 24lbs during my relationship with my boyfriend and have stopped working (I'm a homemaker) My biggest problem areas are also my tummy and thighs. I've been on atkins though didn't last long and I have the 6week body makeover kit that I didn't really follow to a T.
Hoping to get to chat with you some more.
Katie

Hi Shawla and Katie, welcome!

Hello Shawla!!

You already know me from other boards!! Good luck girl with your weight loss you can do it!!

Welcome! Where in Indiana are you located? Your side profile thingy says Atlanta so I'm confused *smile* I'm in Goshen, Indiana so I just wondered. I'm about 180 now and would also like to lose 40 pounds! Good luck on your weight loss! You have a beautiful family!!

AmberM

Hi Katie I would love to have you as my partner!! You are right we do have almost the same goals and reasons. I love the pics, seems you are doing great so far, maybe you could help me out!

Hi Sunshine, I didn't know you were trying to lose weight! Good luck to you girl!!

Amber, I moved from Atlanta 2 months ago. lol Sorry about that I forgot to change my profile. I was on this board a while ago. I now live in Schererville/Crown Point Indiana. I'm not sure where Goshen is, because I'm not familiar with places around here yet.

Welcome Shawla and Katie!