Still not really sure how to do all this but this is my first time to make a thread and I hope im doing it right. I would love someone to buddy up with me to lose the weight and just someone to talk to. Im 5'3 and weigh 218. I want to get down to 120. Any advice would be appreciated...Shari

Hi Shari, welcome. I have found a lot of support here at bs. I think the most helpful advice was not to set my mini goals too high. If you set it at 10% of your current weight you will get there quicker and it is so rewarding you are more motivated to reach the next one. I seem to be stalled out at 175....snacking in the afternoon is my biggest struggle. Sooooo, I had this bright idea of giving up snacking for lent. I figure I can't lie to God, right? lol Seriously, lent starts Ash Wed, (Feb 6) and ends Easter Sunday. That's 40 days of no snacking. Has to have the desired result. We'll see. I usually hang out at the "girls with dogs" forum, maybe see you there? bye for now..s

Hi Shari! I'm new here as well and also looking for buddies. I'm a little older than you, the same height but heavier. I've also been struggling with weight loss for a very long time. This site is a new adventure for me - I hope it works. I really like how you can keep track of what you eat in a day - and the exercise you do, too. I think that will really help - long as I remember to fill it in every day! All the best luck to you - and feel free to come and talk to me anytime!

im new to this site as well..and any encouragement I can get the better so I would like to be buddys...I have been struggling with weight ever since my first baby she was 10 pds and recently I have had some pretty serious health issues so I think taking off 20 pds would help me.. but I am happy taking it off slow if I have too..I am the type of person who like fast results and gets discouraged easy when i dont so I have tried and failed several times but this time I WILL do it...best of luck to you.

hi and welcome im also new but this place is great we are all here for the same reason, to shead the pounds.