hello everyone my name is Rachelle. i have been overweight since highschool (10 years ago was graduation) and i'm finally realizing i'm not happy like this. i started counting calories around the first of the year and realized i was eating WAY too much. I cut back to 1200 - 1500 cals a day, depending on work schedule (retail, on my feet 8 hours running around a department store). so far so good. i have lost 3 pounds and around 1 1/2 pant sizes.. and i squeezed into a size 16 dress at work, that is my goal at the moment, to actually be able to wear the clothes we sell. I look forward to getting to know everyone and supporting you all in your weight loss.

Thanks for Reading,
Raelynn

Welcome Raelynn:
Congrats on your first 3 pounds...its a great start! I'm also a newbie-just joined a couple of nights ago. I think you'll love this site. There's a ton of info and great support.

Hi! It's great here. I get up and read some posts here every day, and it has been the best encouragement I've ever had. I also post my daily food on sparkpeople.com to see how many calories & other nutrients I eat. It does the calculations for you.
So, have a great day!
Cheryl

Best of luck to you and congrats for taking the initiative to make a lifestyle change. It is a big step, and the right one IMO.

Hey girlie Glad you're here. Let's kick each other in the arse and stay motivated. Now that you and Amy are here this board better watch out
Congrats on the loss so far, and I know you're going to do just great. Now move your booty back up here so we can walk together Love ya

Hi and welcome to the WLF
Getting started is often the hardest step - knowing you need to do something to change is the beginning of realizing you CAN do something to change.

And you CAN