This is my first time

1. Being a part of a real online community
2. Telling anyone outside my family about my weight loss plans
3. Being completely honest with myself (I need help!)

I'm 5'5" and I currently weigh 172.2 pounds. The reason I'm finally committing to this journey (I've been on and off diets since I was probably 14) is because I'm almost tipping over into the obese category. Frankly, that scares me. A LOT. I'm only 19 and I'm struggling to stay healthy.

My next goal weight is 160. I'm hoping to get to 150 by the end of summer. It's ambitious, but the good news is my mom says she'll buy me a tattoo if I do it. That's a great motivator for me.

I'm on day two of actual success. The first 3 weeks of this road have been disappointing, tedious, and suspiciously like a roller coaster. I hope that joining this community will give me the strength I need for the long haul. To me, that's the only option left. There's no such thing as failure.

Best of luck to you all, and I can't wait to get to know you,
Madeline