That isn't to say I'm not doing yet another diet!! I just see this forum as a non-diet approach that will hopefully do something a diet has not yet done. I've tried many over the last 5 years.

I want to lose this weight once and for all!! It's getting pretty depressing. I have 30 pounds to lose. While to some this might not seem like much, to me...it feels like 300.

Even though I've gone through phases in the past where i thought i could lose a few pounds..the truth is I was always pretty small. Sigh.

It's soooo frustrating!!!

Welcome! Many posters here talk about a "woe" (way of eating) rather than a diet -- although woe is not a happy word, it's a lot more positive than the first three letters of "diet"!!

You might want to check out the Featherweights forum, for folks with relatively little to lose -- and don't worry, I think everyone understands that those last 10/20/30 pounds are really hard to get rid of!

take care,

and good luck!

Hi, I'm totally agree with you about dieting. I've been on so many. yeah they worked for awhile, then I would gain the weight back. the test for real insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results! this time I decided to do something different. I started eating healthy meals, smaller portions and exercising. Too simple? I've been at my goal weight for almost 8 months now ( will be 8 in Aug.)

Welcome to the Boards!

One of the great things at 3FC is the wide variety of approaches, people and experiences. As a newbie, I know it takes some time, but keep checking out the various forums...you will find one or more that will meet your needs. You will find a way to reach your goal!