Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forum, but not new to diet and excercise. I was always chubby as a kid and then at 15, by sheer determination, I lost about 30 pounds. I had simply got sick of being fat and took control. I maintained that weight until I got married at 20. From there (all that cooking for my husband and two children later) I steadily gained about 40 pounds over about 7 years. I've continued to excercise fairly consistantly (except during pregnancy), something I've always been good at, but need to learn to control my portions, the types of foods that I choose, and snacking. I just had my second child in October 06 by c-section, so I'm just now beginning to ease back into my excercise routine. I hope this forum will encourage me (actually its already working-I had opened a can of soda just as I was signing it and then threw it in the trash because I felt like a hypocrite...Halalujah!) and I'm looking forward to the support and advice.

Welcome Marie. Good luck.

Southern Indiana huh? I am originally from near South Bend.

Hi Marie,
Welcome to the WLF and best of luck to you as you head towards your goals

Congratulations on the newest little one, and good for you for knowing exactly what you need to do to see a difference. Sometimes, that's the hardest starting point!

Hi Marie,
Welcome, I'm a newbie here too! I'm sure you'll find lots of support here.

Welcome and good luck, congratulations on the baby! i know how hard it is with little kids around, but the healthier we are the happier our children!!! Good luck!