First of all, what is the deal with the ad on the right for New Chocolate Turtle Chex Mix?!?!? That DOES NOT help...it looks so yummy...ANYway, Hello! I'm excited to be here and start making changes with myself!

I'm a SAHM in my early thirties with a toddler. I'm 240 lbs and looking to lose about 80 lbs. right now. 4 years ago I was in this same boat but was able to get down to 150. I felt really good & was able to conceive my daughter after years of infertility. After she was born, we also had some other major life changes and it just threw me back into my old behavior to cope. And the pounds were more than willing to take up residence again.

Hope to make a few friends along my way down this weight-loss path...thanks for reading and have a great day!

Hi and welcome! Do you have an eating plan in mind? Exercise you like to do?

Hi SusanB! I did Weight Watchers before and it worked, so I feel like I should do it again. I'm not looking forward to analyzing the points of everything, though. That's been something I've been trying to prepare for, and it's been hard. But, I'm ready now to do it if I have to.

As for exercise, I'm planning on doing something 5 days a week - Firm videos 3 days a week & pilates or yoga the other 2. Also, taking walks everyday.

Looks like you've had GREAT success!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! What's been working for you? I love your "Eat clean & move"...cuts through the crap and sums it all up!

I've been accused of being simple

There's fabulous threads here about Weight Watchers. Have you found them? Those folks take good care of each other.
There's also walking threads.

I'm a calorie counter. I love love love calorie counting. If you're interested at all, I could talk your ears off for days!

Hello and Welcome!! Good Luck on your weight loss!! You can do it!

Falon...GREAT mantra - I'll definitely be using that one! I totally know about the carbs & sugar, hence my name! I can usually make it until about 3:00pm and then the body screams TIME FOR THE CARBS, PLEASE! Sunshine, thank you and congrats to you as well! See, this is why I joined...I'm feeling inspired!

Hi,
Just joined tonight and saw your message. I have two kids an I am in my mid-30. I have been trying ediets for the past 5weeks, but my progress has been slow. I am having a hard time finding someone to connect with. I guess to me the support is just as important as the diet.
I need a buddy or two to help me with my mood swing.
Any takers?
JH

Hi,
I have also just joined today. I would love a buddy or two so that we can cheer each other on. I have 4 children and a wonderful husband. I really need to do this for my whole family. (Set the right example and all). After a year (2005) of belonging to a weightloss group and only losing 10 pounds, I am determined to make 2006 the year I get serious and get this under control.