Hi all! Have been lurking for awhile but registered today. This is the year of the big 40 so I started WW beginning of March. Personal goal is to lose 40 pounds by the time I am 40 in August and then 40 more by this time next year. Seems like a long road but you all seem so supportive and this site has some terrific recipes and ideas. Have lost 15 already and feel so much better. Helps to stay motivated when you can notice differences in the way you feel. Well, I have really rambled on - just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

See, you can tell I am a newbie - my first message was supposed to be posted in the fabulous forties thread but I clicked new thread instead of post reply! Sorry gang!

Hi 40,

I copied your 1st message to our fab 40s thread. I hope you will join us. I joined last July and have lost over 30 lbs with the support of these wonderful ladies.

Just for future reference, press the reply button not the new thread button

Hugs,
JanieD

Hey there 40 by 40 thats my goal also and the exact same time frame!! But so far you are doing better than I. Good luck on you quest I hope to see more of your progress.
Pinky

PS Aug what?

Thanks pinky! I weigh in on Saturdays and guess what - this morning got a shock - I lost 5.8 pounds last week and that takes me to a grand total of 20.8. Very close to my 10%. So I am today! My birthday is Aug 24th - how about you?

5.8 pounds!! WOW! You should be very proud of your self. I forgot to go to weigh in this week, next week I'll go.
My b-day is the 22 of Aug. My mom is the 24th like you.
Take care,
pinky

PS are you doing weight watchers?

yes, weight watchers for me! I find it easy to follow and almost have fun with the points. Like a game to find something new and delicious that is low points. My hubby is following along and that makes it much easier.