[Nicole1979]

Hello ladies and gents!

I visited this website several months ago when I was doing the 6 Week Body Makeover. I sort of gave up on it, gained back the 18 lbs. I lost, and am now on Day 1 of a medically supervised diet (Medical Weight Loss Clinic).

I got engaged over the Christmas holiday to a wonderful guy I've been with over 6 years. He loves me the way I am, but always said he wishes I could be healthier so that we could have a baby in a couple years. Since I want that too, I decided now's the time to get off my fat lazy butt and do something once and for all.

However, I'm so used to failing with diets, it's hard for me to even be excited about this one, let alone motivated. My mom and family chipped in and basically paid for this whole year's worth of plan and food supplements, so I'm really scared about letting them down. I know deep down I can do it, but it's just sooo damn hard (as most of you probably know)! I've always been heavy, since I was 7 years old, so I've never even seen myself "thin" or "at a normal weight", so the thought of losing 150 pounds is weird, since this body-type is what I've been used to for 20 years. I have such a huge appetite and I love to eat and cook, and that's always my downfall.

I've tried lots of different diets from Weight Watchers to Atkins to high-protein to low-fat to low-sodium, all to gain it back and then some as soon as I start eating "normally" again. Today is Day 1 of my "cleansing" phase, meaning for 3 days I eat nothing but oranges, red meat, and salads to "cleanse" the nasty sugars, salts, and carbs out of my system. I'm INCREDIBLY irritable today because I'm craving my bread and potatoes, but I know that will subside on Saturday when I can start the real program, which does allow a small quantity of carbs, so I'm really looking forward to getting these 3 days of **** out of the way!

The year 2008 is going to be a busy one for me, as I'm going back to school to finish my Bachelor's Degree, getting on this diet, and planning for a wedding next year. I really want to do this, not just for myself, but for my fiancee and our future children. The gals at the clinic are super sweet and helpful, and always offer words of encouragement. That's great, but I think maybe making some new friends here who can understand what I'm feeling would be helpful too. I read some success stories here and saw some Before & After pics, and I really hope that by the end of this year, I can be posting one of my own.

It's nice to meet all of you.

[mandalinn82]

Hi Nicole, and

We have a "Brides to Be" thread going in "Miscellaneous Clubs" - go pop in! Wedding planning chatter is so much fun!

I don't know much about your plan, but am glad you found something that seems to work for you - that is DEFINITELY the first step. I can't wait to hear more from you soon! Keep posting!

[Tharmony]

Hi Nicole,

I'm new here too. I think you and I both came to the right place for inspiration and encouragement. I hope that 3FC has helped your motivation as much as it has mine. Welcome and good luck. I know you can do it.

[mtiger]

Congats on becoming engaged. That is so exciting. I know what it is like to feel that your body just won't change. I have been overweight for about 23 years, since I was pregnant for my daughter. I have tried to diet and exercise before with little or no success. Lucky for you that you have started a program. I am going to do this with a friend of mine and the support of this wonderful group of people.

Keep your attitiude good and your goal in mind. Good luck and stay strong.