Hi, I am new on here. I am on here b/c I am at an all-time low. I stepped on the scale for the 1st time in about 2 1/2 months and a horrible thing happened. The scale went to 300! I was shocked! I never thought I would be there! I am so discouraged on one hand, and also so determined on the other. So, I hope that today is the start of my new self, a more healthy self that watches what she eats and excercises. To the new me! Hopefully!

Hey! Welcome welcome! I know that shocked feeling...I myself have been there a few times. The shock goes away and you start working on how to better you and change your life. Rome wasn't built in a day, as they say!

Welcome and please feel free to participate in the 60 Day Challenge and the Weekly Chat threads. *HUGS*

Use that shock as motivation. When I hit 300 is when I was shocked into taking care of it once and for all. It's a long road, but it's very worth it. Do you have a plan?

Welcome!!! I remember that shocked feeling all to well. You have come to the right place for support. You will find great inspiration here. It is a battle worth fighting and we are your allies. I check in here often. I probably don't post as often as I should but, I love reading others successes and how they are doing it. I agree, the shock finally wears off and we realize we can do beat this thing!!! I wish you all the best.

Hi! I know the feeling as well. For me it was being weighed at the Y the other day... I was weighed 3 months ago at a doctor's appointment and remember being about 285 and thankful I had stayed under 300. (I haven't weighed myself since having my last child 3 years ago) Well, at the Y I weighed in at 316. Even if the scales were a lil different... that was a shocking and scary thing to see.

This seems like a great place for support and accountability and all that stuff... Welcome!

Welcome and good luck !

Welcome! Good luck with your goals!

I feel your pain! You have come to the right place - and I am from Iowa, too Northwest Iowa - how about you?

You have come to the right place! Good luck.

Hey hotwings, I am form NW Iowa also, Holstein actually, how about you? Thanks everyone for the nice messages!