I have read the 3fatchicks forums for a few years now and earlier this year I posted some progress pics, but that's about it I think.

I have tried several methods to lose weight and have found recently that I like calorie counting and think I might be able to do this. After reading in other threads (ww,atkins,etc..) it seems you guys have the most success and stay on course more.

So anyways, just a hello. I hope to be more active with posts and progress.

Hi, and welcome!

WELCOME out of "lurkdom"!

For me, the appeal of calorie counting is that I get to say what I eat and what I don't. I like being the one in control!

Hello and we're so glad to have you here. Yes, please become more active, we'd love to hear more from you.

And I too love calorie counting. It's the only thing that allows me to set limits for myself and keep me from overeating. It allows me to choose the foods that I like to best, while keeping my portions in check.

Thanks for the welcome. It's nice to see reply's from people whose stories I've read (somemore than once) and pictures that have amazed me.