Guess what? I'm new here. I just discovered this amazing site a few days ago. I think I found an oasis that I needed. I hope to make some friends, I hope to get advice, I hope to have interesting intelligent conversations with other 20-somethings. I love debates and differences in opinion especially when everyone can at least respect (although may not agree) other people's opinions too. I hope to have some laughs, I hope to get inspired, I hope to get some motivation (in my self and here when mine is lacking). Most of all I hope to be conscious of my decisions and start taking control of my life. I read somebody's siggy as something like "I will not sacrifice control for convenience". That should be my mission statement. I've been saying it to myself the last few days.
I found this site because I was searching for info on assisted pullup or triceps dip machines. And in my google search I came across a forum post from this sill-lil-ly titled 3 fat chicks . com. I wanted info about the assist machine, because I haven't done a pull up since I was about 12, and thought it would a very motivating goal for me to work for. At first I skimmed through the ladies posts and thought huh? that's interesting. Then I went on reading about the machine in the google links.
See in the last month or so I decided to start getting on the shape, and fitness mags forums for inspiration and commraderie in weight lose goals. I joined and posted here and there. But never felt in place. Having to read about people complaining they are so fat- that they are wearing a shocking size 6! I was like I'd be glad to wear a size 16 right now! Besides that, there was alot of animosity on those boards, lots of mean people bickering with each other, trying to tell each other what to think. Telling people they are rude when it was so obvious they were trying to be light hearted. Trying to force opinions and then annoyingly not giving up even when everyone else tryed to ignore them. I usually left those boards feeling disgusted, discouraged, and disenchanted.
So when I stumbled across this forum, after I went on to find out the info I needed, I couldn't help but to come back. I reread that post, I noticed the weight tickers, with weights and goals more like mine. I thought "What is this place?" So I checked out the FAQ, and was sold! I joined, I browsed, and I've posted.
So yeah! I found a place to feel comfortable talking with other people with goals and struggles I can relate to. I also noticed a suprising thing, the people here are nice! I haven't yet found one place of negative arguing, demeaning posts, or snobbery!
I'm glad.
I think the more I post and read, the more I'm consciously thinking about losing weight, eating healthy, and exercising regularly, the more I'll actually do it! So I know this post is long,
but I have alot on my mind, I wanted to just write my own thread one time.
Normally I don't think they'll be this long. I had to do a good introduction though!
So thanks for reading!
So anyone else who wants to ramble go ahead!
5' 7 1/2"/ 24yr
In Search of....
People make suggestions and state opinions, but no one boldly states that their view is correct and others' are wrong, ya know? No arguing or bickering or meddling or re-hashing over the petty stuff 27 times...just support and advice and the occasional kick in the a$$ when ya need it 
Hi!
