Introducing myself

ashjen1217

Hi everyone. My name is Shelly and I am 48 years old and have been dieting on and off for most of my adult life. I think I have been on every diet ever dreamed up...more than once...and have failed. The only real positive result diet I have ever done is when I lowered my carb intake and lost 50 pounds in just under a year. I felt great and so proud of myself. However, I couldn't keep up with that lifestyle change and have gained them all back plus 30 more since!! So we're a few days away from entering into 2012 and I am searching out diets once again. I dread it because for me it usually means I lose a few and eventually gain them back as I waiver from the diet and add even more pounds on...which is why I tend to get bigger and bigger with every diet I try.

I'm really praying that 2012 is my year to "get it". To make that connection so I will stick with it and know that my health and happiness is more important than the calorie-laden food I put on my plate.

So here I am...hopefully this is exactly the place I need to be. ) Looking forward to exploring this site and learning from all of you.

skedzie

Hi Shelly - my name is Susan - welcome aboard! This site is a great place for encouragement and motivation. You can join challenge groups or get great ideas!

Send me a friend request.....we can all do this together!

ashjen1217

Thank you, Susan! I think I'm going to need as many friends as I can with this journey!!