Hi I'm Emma I've recently decided to change my lifestyle and loose weight after gaining around 100 pounds. Moving to a new country and not knowing many people, Endometriosis, Depression and a broken ankle all contributed to my current status but in the last month i have been getting my *** out there and biking and hiking and camping and most importantly walking my puppy every day. It's been hard and i dramatically thought i was going to die several times But I'm 13 pounds down towards my first goal of 200 pounds and I'm starting to think "wait a minute, maybe i can really do this." So I'm reaching out to say Hi and maybe try a new support system. I have been going through this forum and its full of inspirational people and story's which really seems to be helping me right now. So thank you!

Hi Emma! Welcome to the forum. I know you can really do this, and there are a lot of people here who will help you along the way. You might want to visit this thread

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...ge-2017-a.html

Riestrella there runs several challenges throughout the year, and she is a Britt in Atlanta Ga. You two might have a lot in common!

Well done, Emma!
Wow, what a lot of things you've been through!
I'm really impressed at your new mindset. Walking has been key for me, both for losing weight and improving my mood, which has depressive tendencies, so good on you for that too!!

Hi Emma, congratulations on your 13 pounds, and you absolutely can do this! I'm also reaching this site to try to find a new support system and find the stories inspiring.

Welcome Emma!