Hello there new friends!

mizelissa

My name is Melissa and I'm 38, overweight, and a pescatarian. I'm looking for a healthy way to lose weight and to make new friends with similar goals.

I am a knitter, scuba diver, printmaker, yarn slinger, and museum educator; my favorite colors right now are turquoise and orange; I have a cat, some fish, two fiddler crabs both named "Skippy", a snail, and a husband; my favorite curse word is "F----!" But I also like to get creative with my pottymouth so I'm always open to learning new idioms. I live in Baltimore City and on nice days I enjoy walking to work. In March, my husband and I are going to the USVI to be Artists in Residence at the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts.

Now you know about me, tell me all about you

ClicquotBubbles

Now that is an introduction! As Billy Connolly would say you sound "windswept and interesting".

feel free to add me:)

jancat33

Hi Melissa. I am Janice. I am 46, have gained and lost 50+ lbs, 3 times in my life and I am ready to take it off for good.
I live in Ohio and work in HR for a company that owns nursing homes and assisted living. I love cats, reading, sewing.

I need help on this journey and think it would be great to be friends. Happy New Year!

mizelissa

Hi Janice!!

I agree! I have family in Ohio! And Happy New Year to you too!

mizelissa

Good Morning CB!! The adding has been done!! So glad to meet you!

LynchusDaVincus

Hi there!
I am Anna, I'm 26 years old, I gained weight during my pregnancy with my son who is turning 5 in just 10 days, and following the emergency c-section I had with him I was put off losing weight at first. Having accepted that this is entirely down to me and not just 'bad luck', I have decided to get this weight off for good!

I live in the United Kingdom, I love castles, dragons and medieval architecture. I am currently a student and my hobby is creating both traditional and digital fantasy and esoteric art.

Happy New Year

mizelissa

Afternoon LDV! I've never been to the UK but badly want to visit. I lost 20lbs about a year ago and have since gained it and more back (ugh! Horrible!) and now I would REALLY like to lose it and more again. My goal is for my actual weight to match my virtual weight (what it says on my driver's license). You sound like a fun gal as well!!

LynchusDaVincus

The description 'eccentric' has been used more than once
I have gained back some of what I lost initially too. Once I start drawing or painting, I tend to vacantly munch on anything in proximity... Cookies, Pizza...Small villages.

mizelissa

Ha! Yes! I know exactly what you mean! If I'm not busy being active I tend to munch as well. Especially at work when my coworkers bring in cookies. Cookies may just be my kryptonite.

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mizelissa

Hello back atcha!
It sounds like you are off to an auspicious beginning! I love it that you are looking for time for you!
Good luck to you as well and Happy New Year!

BigChangeNeeded

Hey there folks.
I hope you don't mind me tagging along

My name's Jenni, I'm 34, I live in the UK.

I work full-time as an administrator, I'm a 'mature' part-time history student, no kids but I do have a very stroppy cat (and a slightly less stroppy partner, ha ha).

I love great books, history documentaries (especially anything historical and gruesome), graphic novels, rock music, and am a self-confessed, totally unashamed nerd. One of the reasons I want to lose weight is so that I can get into LARPing. I've wanted to do it for years, but my weight and general health have prevented me from taking that plunge. Yep, total nerd, I don't care

I'd be happy for people to add me, I think moral support will definitely be needed over the coming months...

mizelissa

Hi Jenni!
I love history docs too! and we have a friend who is into LARPing and I have a couple of friends who are also into cosplay and it always sounds like a good time. Have you seen Darkon?