[nicciw]

Hey, all!

My name's Nicci, and I'm a 26 year old newlywed living outside of Nashville, TN. I've been an occasional lurker of 3FC for awhile now, but finally figured that actually joining and PARTICIPATING in the forum would probably be more helpful to my weight loss than just reading.

I've been steadily packing on about five pounds a year since high school, with two-week bouts of diet and exercise thrown in here and there. Thankfully, though, I've come to a point where I'm really ready to lose the weight (seriously). I officially started my journey on 06/21/07, and am calorie counting while trying to focus on whole foods and exercise.

My weaknesses are: baking (and thereby eating) cookies and cupcakes, fast food, happy hour Jack & Cokes, and Eternal Laziness Disorder.

[Jpye]

Hey! Welcome to the forum. I also live in TN! (Murfreesboro and also Tullahoma). It's great that you really feel ready to lose this weight now. It will make it a lot easier on you! When I started, I told myself that I am going to do this the slow and healthy way and keep it off! I am going to do it RIGHT and it's very rewarding! I wish you all the luck in the world, and I really think you can do this. Your goals look very realistic!

[lalique]

Welcome!!!

[lesel]

Welcome! I think it's great that you're finally ready to be serious about losing weight the right way. I hope you do great and see results for your hard work quickly. I'm new here and spent a good deal of time lurking too! I think you definitely have the right idea about participating instead of just reading... your post inspired me to start posting and participating again. So thanks! Good luck with everything! PM me if you want a weight loss buddy or anything

[Misti in Seattle]

Hello and welcome! LOL gotta watch that Eternal Laziness Disorder

Glad to have you here and that you came out of lurksville