:coolVery cool site! This is just what I needed.

I use to weigh 352 1/2 lbs. I now weigh 185. I have not lost anymore weight in almost a year!!!! It's like,"What's wrong with me?" Well, I know...I stopped exercising...bad me! LOL! My motivation went down hill.

Well the last 2 days, I have been "lurking" around and really liked what everyone was saying. I need the motivation to get back into exercising. I am pretty sure all of you would help me.

So, if anyone would like to buddy up with me, or even two of you, that'll be great!

emerald dragonfly

Oh...here's my stats:

age:41, feel like 21
married: 21 years
Kids: Josh-21 1/2, Nick-20, Christopher-18 1/2, Andy-17, BreeAnna-15
grandkids: 1) Drazen-almost 8 months old
Hobbies: genealogy, writing children stories, volunteering in my community, sewing

Born and raised in Oregon-USA North Coast area

Hope to get to know you all soon!!

Hiya Emerald Dragonfly,


I'm originally from Seattle, transplanted to the North Coast..... Cali. actually lol. I always swore I'd wind up on the coast, but always thought it would be Oregon. I'm partial to Florence area but here I am in Cali and I love it.

3fc is a great site for sure. You will find just about anything you could be looking for here. Most important imo, is finding a great group for support. You should check out PIC's (Partners in Crime) group in the support forum. We are all on different programs, WW or SBD etc.... but everyone has a common goal and we support each other- lend a shoulder or even give a lil kick in da bootie if needed.
Just look around for a while and you'll be sure to find what you need

Good luck to you!!!! Hope to seeya around.

Hi Emerald

I took a loooong break at right around your weight too. It wasn't until the scale started to creep back up again that I got the urge to finally lose the rest of the weight I wanted to.

You should be incredibly proud that you've maintained your loss for a year. I think breaks from active weight loss can be helpful and necessary when you've got a lot to lose. I think part of the reason my metabolism is still in decent shape is due to taking some breaks along the way.

Welcome! I hope you find this place as helpful and inspiring as I have

Thank you for welcoming me. I will be exercising with my kids after school...DDR (Dance, Dance Revolution) It's a PS2 game. That's how I lost most of my weight last year. My son, Chris, bought me the new one 2 weeks ago...I forgot he bought it for me!!!!! So, we're all going to take turns today...even do a little Karoke w/ it.

iwmonn- Oregon is a bit cold these days......21-29 degrees!!!! Mt. Hood area is having plenty of snow for the ski season and north coast area is the warmest in the entire state!!! I am soooo ready for spring/summer!!!

emerald dragonfly