As the title says, I'm not sure if I belong here, so let me know if I got it wrong.

I'm Zora, I'm a 36 year old mother, wife and SAHM. I'm a RN by profession, but being a mother to special needs kids does take a lot of time and energy. This year I'm learning to take care of myself also. Years of not eating before all the rest of the family's needs were met and then eating very unhealthy in that one meal late at night etc. got me here. This year I've started to make myself a priority also. Learning to eat enough during the day and make healthy choices for the meal that used to be my only meal, exercising, getting enough sleep and stop drinking soft drinks is hard sometimes. I need to remind myself constantly.

My starting weight was 309 pounds. Over the last few years I've slowly lost some of it, and in January this year I started my more focused weight loss journey (with poor results in pounds, but great results in inches). I now weigh 266 pounds. So that's why I wonder if I belong here since I'm not over 300 pounds right now, even though I started there.

The reason why I do feel like I might belong here, is that after reading this board for a few weeks I really recognize myself in particulary the issues being focused on here. I did get to 309 pounds for a reason and I still battle with that reason. Or those reasons.

Anyway: Here I am. If I shouldn't be here, let me know.

Zora,
Welcome, if you're looking for a place with wonderful support and encouragement, our thread is perfect for you. To explain how amazing these people are, they accepted my teenage daughter and son with open arms.

We're all in the same boat and being here makes it so much easier.
A few suggestions-jump right in, post on the threads, don't be shy.
Come here often, daily if you can, when you feel a sense of accountability and inclusion, you'll find each day gets a little easier.
Join and become active in our exercise thread, it works if you work it.
We've already beaten our record of our exercise minutes from last year for both January and February.
I hope to see you around often and look forward to getting to know you better.

You are always welcome here, even if you may no longer be in the 300lbs range.

Welcome!!!

You are doing great! I have determined that this year is my year to prioritize me as well.

Join us on the weekly threads and exercise threads.

Hugs,
Ratkity

Welocme..and yes you are more then welcome to be here...CONGRATS that you are no longer in the 300's!!

Come here OFTEN!! When you are doing well and not so well. Join in our regular thread..we talk about ALL things not just weight loss.

You will find yourself in the loving arms of friends here...and you will suceed!

Thank you so much. This is just what I need right now and hopefully I'll be able to give something back also.

Awesome contribution on the exercise thread!! Way to go!

Thanks!