[FromPastries2Pushups]

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in because I want to share my story with you. I am very excited to be here with everyone!!!

First let me tell you that I have been overweight literally my entire life. My weight like most people's weight on this forum has always been a constant struggle. I know that in the long run getting through my weight loss journey in a healthy way is going to make me that much stronger when it comes to controlling my health. I will know exactly what to do to stay healthy and maintain my weight.

I am 25 years old and have been married for 3 years and have been with my husband for going on 10 years now and he is a HUGE inspiration for me. Over the past 2 years he has lost around 120 lbs!!!! WOW! I have in the past lost significant amount of weight so I know what I need to do i just didn't do the work to maintain the loss. So here I am again! Honestly, do I want to be overweight and feel the negative effects of carrying a lot of extra weight, no. But, I am glad I have a place like this forum to come and share my triumphs and obstacles and to gain knowledge while I take back control of my body and get my confidence back.

My highest weight was 293.6! I knew I didn't want to hit the 300 lb mark much less be in the high 290's. I was at that weight 2 years ago. Currently today I am at right around 270. My ultimate goal is to get down to 175 lbs and evaluate how I look and feel. I hope I can meet some great people and get the motivation needed to push through this journey!

I would LOVE to find someone close to my age with around 100 lbs to lose to have as a buddy! If anyone is interested let me know!!!

Thanks for reading!

Katie

[Babybat]

Hi, and welcome back. We'e all here for you and I hope you lots of luck on your journey.

[Misti in Seattle]

Hello and

[beachbella85]

HI FRIEND!

I'm 27 years old and 250 range and I'd love to get down to the 170's or anywhere near onederland as they term it. I've been experimenting with various things and really trying to find my way and like you, am super excited to have found this forum and all this support! Anyways, HI! welcome and hopefully we can keep in touch and talk about what works and what doesn't ...

[Fluffypuppy]

Hi Pastries2Pushups. Great name! This time is gonna be different for you!

[Pink Hurricane]

First let me start by saying that is wonderful that you have lost that much weight before, so you know you are very capable of doing it again and then maintaining at your goal! I love your username too, that is perfect!

I am in a similar boat to you, I am 24 years old, newly wed to my husband of a little over 3 months, and am on my journey to losing 100 pounds or more for good. My starting weight was 275, I have been bouncing back between 224-232 for the past few months, stuck in a rut, but now it has got to come off for good.

Let me say that you have come to the right place, I found this forum backin September and there are so many wonderful people and a ton of support and things to be a part of here. I highly recommend checking into the different groups and joining up in challenges because they are a lot of fun and help keep you accountable. Let me know if you need extra encouragment along the way, you can do this!

[Mozzy]

Welcome and good luck on your journey!

[FromPastries2Pushups]

Thank you Thank you for everyone's encouraging words!!! I have been struck by the flu for the second time this year yesterday and am hoping to be up and running by this weekend! I can't wait to share my journey and accomplishments this year!!!!

[penmage]

Welcome to 3FC! Best of luck to you on your journey to health, including getting rid of the flu! Feel better soon!