New Member, Hello!

I frequented this site about a year ago in hopes of having WLS. Due to finances and insurance problems I never was able to have it. The site offered a wealth of information and support though. Since than I gained a few more pounds. I am a 19 year old from Oregon, and I have recently started eating a diet planned out by Curves. Due to being anxious to go exercise in public, I have not yet started going to the Curves gym. This coming Wednesday will be my one month anniversay. I weighed last week and was down to 389. So I have averaged just about five pounds a week from just eating differently. I really hope that I can get the support, and give the support that all of us need in reaching our weight loss goals. I hope my method of doing so doesn't point me at the odd person out. I look forward to meeting with all of you. Lisa

Hey there!! I am 19 too. I live in Florida and I am here anytime you need anything. I hope to talk to you soon, ~Tara

Hi Tara, It's nice to "meet" you. I hope everything in Florida is going well. How long have you been on the site?

Hey...I have only been on this site for about 3 weeks. I ahve found it very helpful...I am planning on having surgery sometime in August if my insurance doesnt make me do the 6 month supervised diet. If they do then it will be October...anyways...do you aim? Or msn messenger? I would love to talk to you about your journey with your diet. And the problems you had with your insurance..hope to talk soon... Tara

hey hon weve all been down or are going down the same raod these are the greatest bunch of people ever and i am 19 too here in vegas so anytime you or anyone can write to me at [email protected] i am more than willing to talk as i go along with everything and i am sure so will anyone else goodluck honey we are rooting for ya love mandy

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. I spent the week at my boyfriend's house and boy did I do badly! I so went off my diet, and have gained back 2-4 lbs. I am not letting it get me down though. It's taken me years to put the weight on, and I've given myself two years to take it off. I didn't completely blow the diet as in eating junk food, I just didn't pay attention to my carb intake. It was back to the diet though as soon as I got home. I think I'll walk tomorrow too if it's not raining. I have lost almost 20 lbs and about 10 inches in a month and one week.