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Old 06-29-2009, 09:32 PM   #1  
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Today, June 29th, will start my first “Fat Chick Experience”. I have to admit, I hate using the word “Fat”. It’s always been used in such a horrible way towards me, and millions of others, that I simply feel uncomfortable using it. But in order to get through your problems, you have to work through them, right?

You see, my whole life I’ve been, well.. fat. As a kid, you can’t understand its consequences. As you get older (now 23), it’s something you need to be able to control before it completely controls you. In grade school I’ve always been the one to be bigger than the others. Not only by weight, but also by height. Oddly tall, and heavier than all the rest I felt out of place throughout all of my schooling years. Since my two older sisters were getting into college by the time I was in middle school, I never really felt like I had someone to turn to for guidance. Eventually, my weight grew out of control, and after my grandfather passed, I finally understood that I want and need to regain my life back before it’s too late.

My Fiance and I have joined a gym, and we seem to have a good rhythm going so far. Once in a while I think we both slip up and loose our enthusiasm for wanting to kick our own butts at the gym, but we’ve seen the numbers fall off, and I personally want to keep seeing them disappear. I want to eventually start a family and I don’t want them to have any shortfalls in being raised well because I couldn’t take care of myself. I want my new (future) family to have healthy, and tasty food options to choose from, and not be pushed into the unhealthy life style that I’ve subjected myself to.

However, thankfully to my loving sister, I found out about this site, which works perfectly for me because I’ve been searching for somewhere or something where I can find other people who may be able to relate to me or my struggles. What has been working for other people?



I hope to hear some good advice, and I’m looking forward to the future!!

Side Note - Does anyone know how to get those results bars on the bottom of each thread or post? It's like a personal side track for weight loss. Thanks!
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:34 PM   #2  
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Hi and welcome to 3FC! This is *the* place for advice, tips and support.



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Old 06-29-2009, 09:44 PM   #3  
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Hi and welcome! I'm brand new here myself. Much older than you (40) but weight problems can happen at any age....lol
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Old 06-29-2009, 09:51 PM   #4  
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Hi to you both!

Thanks for the warm welcome. Chunky, Would you be able to tell me how you got that progress bar on the bottom of the reply? I've been trying to get that on mine, but I have no idea how to get it on.


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Old 06-29-2009, 09:56 PM   #5  
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You can put on a "ticker" once you have 20 posts and about 20 days as a member. I just got mine! Isn't it cool? I was excited.

Most important things are - you have to use 3500 calories more than you take in to lose a pound. Don't cut back on calories too far, because if you mess with your metabolism too badly you'll just gain it all back, plus some.

Create new habits you can live with, both food and exercise. Work on finding lower calorie foods that you LIKE! Include some you can "pig out" on occasionally without being too sorry afterward (for me it's spring rolls lately). Also find Low-cal, yummie rewards. I found a no-sugar added, low fat chocolate ice cream that's 70 cals per scoop. If I'm a good girl all day, I can have a scoop for my night-time snack. On Saturdays I get the kind I really like that has twice the calories if I've had a good week!

I exercise at home because the gym doesn't work for me. If the gym works better for you, then stick with that. And I allow myself one rest day a week - whenever needed. Don't beat myself up over two. It took me 6 months to take off 20 pounds. But I got unmotivated for 6 months and KEPT it off. That's what I'm proud of. Now I'm back on track and moving again!

Good luck, and check out all the support groups, etc. Lots of friendly people and great ideas.
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:18 PM   #6  
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Hello and Welcome!!
This really is a great place to keep motovated! I am particularly challanged in that area. I found that counting ww points works for me. I lost 40lbs. last summer, and hope to do it again this summer.

Keep looking around this site. There are some great recipies that even my hubby likes! And the support here is incredible!

Good Luck!!
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:20 PM   #7  
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3fc is a GREAT site! So glad you found us!

You CAN do this!
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Old 06-29-2009, 10:46 PM   #8  
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The progress bar is a weight loss tracker for the signatures. Read more about it here.
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