[Jonni]

Hi, my name is Jonni. I am 17 (I'll be 18 on March 24th!). I am 5'4 and I weigh 245 pounds. My initial goal weight is 145 pounds, but I would like to be anywhere between 125-145 in the end, depending on how the weight looks on me.

I HATE being fat. I wear size 18 pants (in stretchy Walmart brands) extra large in most tops (and I have to squeeze in to extra larges of all of the good younger stores). It's rough because this is supposed to be my "prime" age where I go out and have a good time and wear pretty clothes, etc. Instead, I stay in because I get depressed and self conscious about my weight and I can't stand being the big girl in the group. My bottoms usually get ruined quickly because the inner thigh of my shorts and pants rub together causing holes. In fact, the zippers on 3 of my capris busted recently...what the heck? I also have acne/bumps on my inner thighs because they rub together (too much info? lol) For the most part, I want to be thinner for the sake of my self confidence and health, but I would also like to get fit for my boyfriend, who is also my best friend. He says I'm beautiful and he loves me the way I am, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind a thinner/sexier me. Side tracking here a bit...him and I are actually moving in together in May which is really exciting because it's a big step in our relationship, but also because the apartment we're moving in to has a free gym open 24/7 to people living there which I'm sure I will be putting to good use. I could go on but I guess the point is, I'm tired of being bigger, just like the rest of you on this forum. I really want this.

i56.tinypic.com/30cpyxg.png .... This is me about 10 minutes ago with my size 17, non-stretchy Ashley L.e.i. goal pants that barely slide above my knees. Ugh!

[MzJuicyD]

Welcome to 3fc! I feel the SAME way! I'm always the fat friend and the only one out my group who doesnt have a boyfriend. Its pretty bad lol. And the pants thing! Man i hate when they rub and cause holes. Its embarrassing! Now im working my butt off trying to get this weight off and im glad u are doing the same! Good luck!

[Jonni]

Thanks for cheering me on! It looks like you've done really well so far losing almost 30 pounds. Good luck to you too

[patchworkpenguin]

Welcome Jonni, Glad to have you join us. My advice is to look for a Support group, Chat, or Challange to join; small groups make it easier to get connected. Most sub-forums have groups covering almost every need, find one that inspires or motivates you and just post to join.

[VickieLou]

Jonni! We are the same height and have pretty much same goal weight. There are alot of challenges to join too. I especially like the 5 LB challenge. Good Luck! I count calories and that work's best for me. I belong to a gym and I think it helps alot.