I am a new comer here, Found the site on accedent looking at different weight loss aids. I read a few of the posts and thought this was the place for me, made me feel good to know I wasnt the only one out there and that I didnt need the things that could hurt me like the pills out there.
So again I am new and can not wait to get the chance to chat with anyone whos there when I am...

welcome to the forum...i was a memeber at another forum ...but there was way too many insults there...i hope you enjoy your stay...i hope i can...i will be here alot...so yes we can chat if you want...

Welcome Chelle!

I'm just trying to get a program ready to start the New Year. Every year I say I going to lose weight and I have still done nothing about it. So this year I trying to get a jump start so I can stick with my resolution to lose weight and get healthier.

I just found this site the other day. I am contemplating gastric bypass and have been really researching it. I think my decision is to really really try one more time to lose weight and if this doesn't work I will have the surgery. I think I am going to try LA Weight Loss. I know that LA works if you have the will power and desire to stick to their program. I tried it about 5 yrs ago and lost like 25 lbs. However, work and life got too stressful and I started eating like a pig again and gained it back plus some. The key is obvious. Commit to a lifestyle of healthy eating and stop indulging in crappy fast food and tons of chocolate. Anyway. Hope to talk to someone soon.
TRIXIE

Hi trixie, I think you should give it one more try. I was 253 lbs and desperate, I thought that there was no way I'm gonna loose weight and decided that I'll probably be fat, maybe even fatter for the rest of my life, I had PCOS and was gaining weight at aprox 2lbs a week!. Until one day, I was reading a book, and the author wrote this " I don't want to be lifted by a crane from my house and taken to a hospital" and thats when something in me just clicked!
I had nothing to loose so I started counting calories to loose weight, and walked with a group of friends, now I'm 214 and I'm still loosing
Whenever I mess up or feel like I'm giving up, I just go back to that book and read that line. I imagine myself being hoisted up by a crane through a hole in the wall with all the neighborhood standing outside my house gaping at me. Now there is no way that I'll ever think about going through surgery to loose weight, I know I can do it and I'm sure that you can!
I'm doing WW right now because it allows you to eat practically anything you want as long as you stick to your points limit. I do it online because I hate the group meetings. Its also motivating to keep a food and exercise journal and keep track of my weightloss. When you mess up you can always go back to your journal and get inspired. I can be your buddy if you like, pm me

Wow so many newcomers in one thread I wanna say welcome to all of you!!!

Chelle: there's no way that you need pills or anything to lose weight!! Just go old support and motivation!!

h2o: I highly doubt that there is ANY insults or bad words between anyone here! Everyone here is so supportive and caring that it's like we're all family. Well, the kind that gets along and are supportive! haha

Deni: It's smart of you to start earlier rather than later! Do you have any plans for when you do start or are you still taking it in to better build one up?

Trixie: I would definately throw the surgery out of mind for now and focus on losing it the good old fashion way! There are plenty of people (heavier than you) that have lost it without the surgery! You can do it too!! Just stick with it, find something you love to do, and don't think of it as a diet!!!! You'll do great!

So yea.. welcome everyone! hehe