[strengthofwill]

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to this forum. I've been browsing several weight loss forums and really liked this one so I decided to join for some motivation and support.

I've struggled with my weight pretty much since puberty, mostly due to emotional eating. I've yo-yoed between 125-155 from high school through college. But the stress in grad school pushed me to 165-175. I just turned 30 and figured it was time to get my life back. I'm 5'3 and Asian so for my frame my normal weight would be about 115-120.

I started my journey on 3/11/06 at 165 and a size 13-14. I'm now 145 and a size 9-10. My ideal goal would be 120 lbs and a size 5-6.

I hope to update my progress every week or so. Good luck to all who's working hard towards their goal

[Marti]

Hello & Welcome!!

This is a great site and it's helps so many over the years! So glad that you decided to join us.

Good luck to you in your weighloss journey and looking forward to seeing your progress!!

[srmb60]

Welcome! How'd you lose that first 20 lbs?

[strengthofwill]

Marti - thanks!
SusanB - I lost the first 20 lbs by eating 1 healthy meal a day. I start my day with a large cup of coffee and drink lots of water and snack mini wheaties (a great snack with lots of fiber and very filling) throughout the day then I eat a sensible dinner. I am able to do that because I have an office job and I generally don't get hungry until after 3 pm anyway. I also tried to incorporate exercise but I'm never consistent, so usually I end up with only 1-2 times a week and only 20-30 min each time on a mini stepper. SusanB, I see that your starting weight and goal weight is very similar to mine, and height too . Would you mind share how you lost the weight and how long it took you?

[Misti in Seattle]

Hello and welcome! Glad you have joined us!