Hi! My name is nicole and i am 27 years old. I found this community by googling for weight loss support messageboards geared towards women... WITHOUT a monthly fee!
(The gym membership is enough for monthly fees!)
I have struggled with my weight since I was in middle school. I've got emotional problems which i believe lead to my over-eating. I was also put on a medication in my early 20s which caused an enormous amount of weight gain. I gained 50 lbs in 2 years from the Seroquel.
I've never been able to knock that 50lbs back off... plus i had a really stressful year last year and put on about another 15lbs.
I am not only interested in getting this weight off... but also enjoying my life and being fit. My husband enjoys hiking and camping, and i would like to be able to do these things without him modifying the trips to my (in)abilities.
I am glad to meet everyone here!
Nicole
Newbie here!
Like several of you did -- I stumbled upon this site while looking at other weight loss things. What a GREAT site! 
and I know from previous attempts that sharing the pros and cons of weight loss with others making the same journey is the best type of support system.
I came here to lose weight a few years ago (and I did, but put it back on... thank you, depression), and have made some life-long friendships. They make it worth while sticking around... even when the scale isn't moving downwards. 
