Hi, I've been posting here for a couple days but realized I hadn't introduced myself. I'm 24 and live in New Jersey. I got married about 3 years ago, right after college. College weight-gain plus newlywed weight-gain added up! I started a diet and exercise program in April 2003 and slowly lost fifty pounds. Since then, I put about twelve back on, so now I'm working to get rid of those and stay healthy.

I keep a food log but don't count calories. I am a big dork and put a fruit or vegetable sticker by each day that I eat healthily, but whatever works, right? I belong to a gym that's about 5-10 minutes from my house, and go about 5-6 times per week.

I think that's about it--I'm looking forward to meeting all of you!

Welcome! Just jump right in!

Welcome to 3FC!

Hooray!

Congrats on losing all that weight and being healthy!

ccongrats on the weight loss thus far!
and welcome to 3fc!

Hi. I'm sure you will find a TON of support here. Everyone is great. We can all cheer eachother on.

Congrats to you on losing 40+ lbs! You will get back to goal before you know it!

I'm new here myself, but everybody is super supportive. It really makes a difference.

I see you're a Jersey Girl! Both of my parents are from New Jersey and about 75% of my relatives live there. I have fond childhood memories of living in Philly and going w/ my family to the Trenton farmers' market on the weekends and coming home w/ baskets and bags full of fresh fruits and veggies - peaches, nectarines, apples, eggplant (blech ), tomatoes, zucchini, assorted squash, corn on the cob, etc. We also lived in Long Beach Island for one blissful year when I was 7-8 (yes, even through the winter). The next place I live will have to be by the ocean.

Yes, I sure am! I've been here for about 7 years now, but I've never gone to the farmer's market you mentioned--that sounds great! Thanks for the idea!