hi everone! :) trying to lose weight before college starts. - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

3lle4l · 10-19-2009, 11:44 PM

hi, i'm elle.

i'm 17, a high school senior, and have been overweight my whole life.
i weigh like 176 or so right now, and i'm only 5'3".
it's embarrassing to always be the heavy girl, and i'm ready to make some huge changes in my lifestyle.

i think this will be an awesome place to get the support i need to quit fantasizing about life as a thinner girl, and make my dreams reality!

i'm hoping to lose about 50 pounds over the next year, if possible.
i'm looking foreword to starting over for my college career.

i can't believe this website exists, it's everything i've been looking for.

nice to meet you all.

aaand i just realized i spelled everyone wrong.
please excuse that.

Onederchic · 10-20-2009, 12:06 AM

Welcome to 3FC and good luck with your goals.

Hugs
Michelle

AR4life · 10-20-2009, 12:21 AM

Hi Elle

to 3FC. There are great people and threads on here, enjoy and good luck with your plans!

LotusMama · 10-20-2009, 12:34 AM

Hi, Elle, and welcome! I am glad you are joining us!

I wish you the best on your weight loss journey.

Cheers,

J

EmilyMarla · 10-20-2009, 12:40 AM

This sounds like a great idea. (Especially since everyone packs on a few pounds when they actually get to college!... I know I sure did.) It's great you are nipping the problem now instead of trying to undo the college weight gain. I wish I had stuck with a plan in high school!

leeway · 10-20-2009, 01:28 AM

Hi Elle - sounds like you have the right idea - wish I had been so motivated when I was your age!

Glad to have you join us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - I'm sure you'll find some that will keep you motivated, inspired and entertained!

There are lots of people here with more to lose and lots with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here a short time myself, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of cheating or giving up.

So welcome aboard - join in by inspiring us and being inspired!

fattybobatty · 10-20-2009, 03:39 PM

Welcome!! I am brand new too, so maybe we could be diet buddies!!

Good luck on your goals and you should be so proud of yourself for starting now!!! It only gets harder after you hit 25!!!!!!!!

Hope you reach your goal weight!

Roisin Dubh · 10-21-2009, 05:50 AM

Hi Elle.

You're sounding very positive so that's a good start and 50lbs isn't that big of a mountain. If you can knock one or two off a week then you'll be there in a year. That's the way I'm thinking right now.

As well as being positive your photo shows that you're a pretty girl so let your personality and your smile shine through. Fat or thin, the person inside counts as well and that's what other people will warm to while you're busy reaching your goal.

Welcome and good luck.