[miss shelly84]

Hi there!

I'm Michelle, a 24-year-old student from TN (soon to be Missouri). I am trying to get my act together and lose some weight... I have had a few difficult events in the recent past (the dissolution of my engagement being one of them, plus the move in a few months) and my diet has yet again gone by the wayside. I think since the engagement ended, I have gained 10-20 lbs. (That is in addition to the weight I've gained since age 14... close to 100 lbs, due to a medication prescribed to me, plus other issues I won't get into right now.)

Anyhoo, I have many reasons I want to lose the extra poundage: health, feeling attractive, having others perceive me as attractive, and also, to be able to hike and venture into the wilderness again. I got bit by the hiking/backpacking bug young, and I would LOVE to get back out there again. (I tried a little during my last year of college, with not-so-successful results. It's rather disheartening. )

(Aaaand... I like to talk a lot. )

I can't wait to meet all of you and talk some more!

Michelle

[Savora]

hi and welcome, you can do this!!! i live in MO im not sure what part you are moving to but there's a lot to do around here!!! good luck...

[CountingDown]

Glad you found us! You CAN do this! If this "old" chickie can, you can too! Congratulations for starting a new journey at such a young age. What a perfect time to gain control of your health and fitness!

[shrinkingleah]

Yay for taking control! There is a ton of support around this forum, you'll always have someone to talk to here! Welcome and I look forward to more posts of your triumphs!

Joining this fabulous group counts as one success!

[miss shelly84]

Hi all,

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am finally figuring out the HTML code for this message board, yay!

Savora... Good to meet you, and the best of luck to you in your endeavors! I am moving to St Charles, MO, 30 miles to the west of St Louis. My parents live there, and I will be staying with them while I do the remaining coursework for my degrees. (Which will be a lot... 3-4 years worth, and living with them cuts down on costs. ) It's a nice town... lots of places to walk and be outside (which is a must for me) and a historic downtown area with a trail on the river. So, I'm excited, but a little sad and nervous as well.

Glad to meet you two as well, ShrinkingLeah and CountingDown. Everyone is so friendly here... which is a pleasant change from many online communities I've been in.

I guess I will see you guys around on the board, and look forward to sharing this experience with all of you.

Michelle

[miss shelly84]

Should clarify before it starts to sound weird... I already have one degree, a BA in English. I'm returning to college to get dual BS-es, in Biology and Psychology.

Just thought I'd clarify.

MB

[midwife]

Welcome!!! Be sure to check out the 20 something forum! I'm glad you are here!