Hey,

Id like to introduce myself. My name is Lisa and I am a 28 year old, single woman from Australia. 2010 is gearing up to be a big year for me (moving interstate,studying) and I would like to team this up with weight loss! it has been a battle for me for the past 10 years (at least) since finishing high school. I know its time to get serious, my eating and unhealthy lifestyle is out of hand. I am looking for a partner and want to feel good about myself in every way! I would luv to have an email buddy to keep me motivated.

I weigh 103kg(228 pounds) and at the moment my aim is to get below 90kg(198 pounds) as i have not been below that weight in 10 years. Once i get there then i will aim for 80kg and so on!

i have spent the past couple of hours trawling through the goal pictures, very inspiring! so many people from different backgrounds and different goals have achieved so much! i would like to post my pics on there one day too!

any advice, information would be really appreciated. i have particular problems with binge eating and not exercising

thanks in advance!

Hi Lisa!
Sounds like you're going to be a busy girl! How smart to make health your priority this year as well - the support you need is here - we'll be here to cheer you on..

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated and inspired. Try the 20 somethings and the weight loss support forums, they're active and very helpful - also the Success stories are a definite must for motivation. Maybe check out the Chicks in Control to meet others who battle binge eating too.

There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome - you've found the right place - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee

thanks so much. i have never been part of an online forum either but i stumbled upon this site and reading through felt it is just what i need to keep my motivation up! thanks for your forum suggestions, shall check them out.

Hello, Lisa! I am glad you are joining us!

Cheers,

J

Welcome. You as a lot of us "stumbled" into this community. I was going to call it a site but is really feels like a homey place. I've been here since 1/3/2010 and feels like I found what I was needing. The support is fabulous, the compassion is limitless and the support is never ending. So welcome and good luck reaching your goal.