Hello everyone! My name is Amy and I am trying to loss weight as I'm sure everyone here is trying to do. I have never really been that concerned with my weight cause I've always carried it well but, when I was getting dressed Oct. 2010 and my size 20 work pants were tight that was it. I refuse to buy a bigger size. I went and saw my doctor and all she suggested was Adipex, exercise, and changing my diet.
I have never really been one to over eat, I'm just inactive. I'm 27 and have had 3 knee surgeries (due to genetic issues) and a lower lumbar fusion due to a roll over accident. I work 3rd shift as a Loss Prevention Officer, so basically for 8 hours a night I sit behind a desk and watch computer screens. No active involved there!
I have looked at this site several times and decided it was time to join up and get the support I really need and hope I'll get to stay on track.

Welcome Amy!

Make yourself at home. If there is anything we can help you find, just ask. We're here to help.

Thank You! I have been reading others intros and its nice to know I'm not alone out there!

Welcome and good luck !

Welcome..I too am new here as well as to weight loss. i never had a weight problem until i had my kids and now it seems like no matter what i do i either gain weight or i stay at my current weight but it seems like weight loss is lightyears away for me..good luck with ur goals

Thankfully there are a lot of 24 hr fitness centers now. Not that you need a gym to loss weight... but maybe you could find one that has a pool for you to exercise in. It would be easier on your knees. Just a suggestion.

Good luck on your goals! ^_^

A gym period would be nice, unfortunately the nearest gym to me is 35 miles away and is only open monday-friday during the day. Which is when I'm in bed normally (since I work night shift). In the summer I do the redneck thing and go swimming at the river and it does help with my knees a lot.