[Melshizzle]

I'm new and I need to lose weight....lots of it.
I need some support and accountability....sometimes it's hard to find.

I'm trying to avoid surgical intervention to lose weight....even though sometimes that sounds like a dream to me.

I have 6 children....yes, you read it right..

I am a 36 year old (can that be right???) Christian wife and mom. We homeschool and I work and go to school for nursing. It's a crazy time in my life.....but no excuse not to try to become a healthier me.

Somehow I went from being the chunky chick to the biggest chick I know. That stinks.

Enough babble.....I am anxious to get to know new peeps (bahahah get it? 3 fat chicks...peeps.....yeah, well, I don't get out much!)

~Melshizzle

[MandiK]

Welcome to 3FC! I somehow went from the chubby girl to being the biggest girl too, so I know how you feel. I'm not exactly sure when it happened, but all of a sudden I realized I was huge!
The thought of surgery crossed my mind a time or two, but everyone I know who has had gastric bypass has gained most of their weight back within three years..... and they had to work hard to get it off even with the surgery. So to me, it doesn't sound that much different than going on a diet!!!
I joined weight watchers in January and it has been awesome. It was my first time trying it and so far so good. I really love that I can still go out to eat and I can still fit in all my favorite things.

Keep us updated on your progress!

[geoblewis]

No, wait...I'm taller than you, and there are other's here who are taller than me, so you're in good company.

Gosh Mel, your life is totally full! My sister home school's three kids and works part-time from her home and she never gets time to herself, so I can empathize with how you're feeling right now.

Hang tough, sister! We're here for you, and welcome!

Georgia

[Melshizzle]

Thanks so much for the welcomes!!!

[Torister]

This is a great board with lots of supportive people!

[LitChick]

Welcome! You sound like you have a very full life! 3FC is a great place for support with others on a similar journey. Are you following any particular weight-loss plan?

[Melshizzle]

I'm not on any plan this time....lol
I'm not very good at sticking with things.

[CLCSC145]

Welcome!