[STACEY99]

It has been a while since last time I posted here.. So techically I am a newbie. I am starting my weight loss journey again and looking forward to meeting new people, getting advice and encouragement as I make this difficult journey. I started the end of 2009 with a starting weight of 403lbs, I have since then lost a total of 36.4lbs and I know I have a long way to go.. My goal is to maybe have a child one day and to be healthy enough to get off high blood pressure pills. I am 33 years old and some days I feel like I am 63...

[Deena52]

Hi and !

Congratulations on your weight loss so far. Great job!

It is a great idea to deal with this now....while you are still fairly young. Believe me.....as you get older, the extra weight starts to take a real toll on your back and on your knees.....and then you have to add pain and mobility problems to the list. And you CAN greatly reduce your HBP and head off all sorts of other chronic illnesses that can come in our later years and that excess weight only exacerbates.

What type of plan are you using....or do you plan to use? This site is great....both for support and for learning a whole slew of information. But you have to stick with it....through the ups and downs. The ones who come here regularly seem to have the greatest success.

deena

[bargoo]

Welcome, Stacey and congratulations on the great start you have made. Good luck !

[BunnyD]

Welcome! Best wishes on meeting your goals. We'll all be here to support you! This site is so helpful and has tons of information to help along the way.