And I sure hope I am doing this right! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am 26 years old, I have been married for almost 8 years, and I have three children. My oldest (Kenzie) is 5, my middle (Aidan) is 2, and my baby (Keegan) is almost 4 months. When I met my husband back in the summer of 1994 I weighed 127 lbs. I thought I was fat. I have always thought that about myself even when I wasn't. Little did I know that in a few years I would be very overweight. Right now I am at 255 lbs. my highest weight ever. Before I got pregnant with my middle child I weighed about 225 and managed to get down to 180 lbs. and I felt great. I just followed a low calorie/low fat plan and I worked out 5 days a week. I was at about 230 lbs. soon after he was born. I joined Weight Watchers, got back to working out, and I lost about 15 lbs. in 2 months. Then we decided to have another baby So that diet plan was over with. And each time I have been pregnant I really took the term "eating for two" seriously

I am so tired of being overweight. I want to be able to do all the fun things with my kids that they deserve me to do with them. I want my husband to feel proud to be married to me----he says he does no matter what I weigh but I am sure deep down inside he misses the figure that I had when we met, but most of all I want this for myself. I want to feel good and healthy again. And this time I know I will succeed. I have tried many, many times before I but just know this time will be my time.

I am now on day three and feeling great. I eat about 1200 calories a day and limit my fat grams to around 20. Does that sound like an okay amount? It's what I did a few years back when I lost the 45 lbs. so that's why I am doing that now. I am going to join my local YMCA tomorrow and sign up for Weight Watchers again. This is really the first time I have felt excited about losing weight!

Thanks for reading and I look forward to getting to know you all a little better

Carly
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I can do it!

welcome, carly... we're with you.. all the way. sounds like you have some resolve working for you there...

this is a great place to rant and rave and hang out. lots of advice, and sooo much wisdom!!!!!

Hey Carly - sounds like you have a great plan going! We're here to help you stick to it!

Welcome Carly!

It is wonderful here ~ everyone so nice, welcoming and encouraging. You have such a positive attitude ~ I know you will make it!

Take care ~ Gayle

I'm new, too.... but 30 years older tha you! I've always "thought" I was fat... whether the scales showed it or now. Now, they definitely do, as does blood pressure, my knees, my ankles and my cholesterol levels. Since I a) don't want to start taking any new medications and b) want my son to be as proud of me as I will be of him when he graduates college next spring, and c) want to keep up with my new hubby... here I am.

Welome Carly and Painterwoman This a great place to 'let it all hang out' whether you are having a good day or a not-so-good day. As I read the posts here, I an soooo motivated . See you all on the 'lighter side'. 260/253.5/150 Later sandylynn

Welcome, new gals!!!

Welcome and hope you have as much fun as I do!

Welcome new people! Hope you find the support you need here.

Welcome everyone! Glad you're here.

Welcome to both of you!!! Post often and jump right in. It's so great to make more friends.

Howdy Newbies!! Glad to see you have found us. This is such a great place for support and advice. I'm sure you will fit right in! Now has anyone spoken with you about the fee?

Ummm Sandi the fee gets paid directly to me. That'll be $50 each Welcome glad you found us!!

Hi New Girls and welcome!!

This is one of the best places around for support!! So glad you found us