hi! I'm new to this site, but it feels like a good place for me. I feel like my first motivation to lose this weight should be my physical health and that is a big part of it.I'm a mom and wife who have people counting on me, but if I'm honest it has to do more with the emotional boost and self esteem it would bring that has been missing. I miss stuff like going to my husband's Christmas work parties that I have chosen to skip because of embarrassment of how I look. I AM SIck of these stupid, ugly black pants and bulky tops that I have worn the last few years. I used to be thought of as pretty fashionable and loved to wear all kinds of styles which I really can't now. I skipped a trip to Idaho to my husband's big family reunion last summer. I have gained 100 lbs since they all last saw me. I botched an interview because I looked so frumpy and lacked my normal confidence when I had to teach a lesson with kids in front of a panel of people. I wished I could've focused on my teaching, but I was self conscience and I'm sure it came through. All these things undermine who I know myself to be under all the weight. I don't want to be perfect or like I looked at 18, but I want to get back to me. I would be happy with size 8-10 and confident again! How wonderful to have a place where others understand. I want to support you all in your goals and I'd be so grateful for yours.

Sounds like we are all ready to ditch these out of shape, unhealthy bodies and trade them in for the hot new bodies we will soon have! Everyone stay strong and we'll get there!

Awesome Post! I just joined today...

I'm here to shed some of this weight off so I can find me underneath.

I want my confidence back.

I want to be a healthy role model for me little girl.

I want my hubby to think "Damn. She's hot".... just every once in a while :)

.....yea a bathing suit would be a good LONG term goal ;)

look forward to meeting everyone, and helping us all reach our goals!!

well i have done good on my eating so far went from eating almost 2500 calories to around 1500 sometimes 1600 it wasnt that i was eating alot it was what i was eating,
well the exercise thing i have slacked on but im changing that today my boss put a tread mill upstairs for him on weekends cause he has no room at his house me and a coworker are gonna go up there and use it about 30 min at lunch then eat our healthy meals the other 30 since we get an hour, i will start this today

Sounds like a great plan! Its awesome that your boss brought the treadmill in! That will make working out a lot more convenient for you! Good luck!

new here as of today. i am here because i want to lose major weight. i want self-confidence. i want energy to play with my kids. i want to feel and look good again. i want fabulous clothes! i want to be healthy and set a good example for my kids. i want to learn to help myself so i can help others on their journey.

Welcome to the group! You couldnt have picked a better place to be! Good luck with all of your goals and let me know if you ever need anything!

I'm here because I'm tired of being the little sister who's bigger than the big sister!

I'm the youngest out of all of my mother's girls but you can't tell it. I'm already tall('5.9') but I think being fat makes me look much older than I really am. I'm only 23 years old and my 28 y/o sister looks younger than. For once I just want to look young and feel young. Because I don't feel that I'm young...I feel so old.

My #1 goal: To loose 190lbs. by 04/11/09

Goal #2: Get down to my recommend weight 125-169lbs. by 12/11/09

Goal #3: Feel and look as beautiful as I know that I am.

Goal #4: I wouldn't mind fitting into a bathing suit because I've never been able to wear one.

Goal #5: Let my two older sisters be the fat ones from now on...:) Eventhough, they aren't that big.

I hear ya "loveisallyouneed". I have an older sister who is like a barbi doll. I'm here to lose the weight so I can look good in her wedding pictures.. sad I know, but I'm tired of being upstaged!!! If I have to be in her wedding, I at least want to look and feel good! Good luck with your goals!!

i am here because this year i promise to stop hating myself and be good to my body
no more junk food.
i do not have that much to lose, but getting healthy is key.

I came back by to read these again... to reaffirm in my own head... ( bad day yesterday) that I am not alone with my struggles and the reality of what I can do. Thanks you all.!!

I am here b/c I had lost a significant amount of weight several years ago. BUT in the last 2.5 yrs I have but on about 30 lbs again. You know 5 here 5 there etc...I am here to set realistic goals and remember it didn't get back on over night it's not going to come off that way either!! I can't afford to buy new clothing and I like the stuff I already have I just need it to FIT again!!