Hey there!

[vagabondette]

Add me to the newbie list.  I've read a few NF articles off and on as people have linked me to them but it wasn't until I read one girl's success story today that I was really motivated to join the community.

 

3 weeks ago I weighed myself and I was the heaviest I have ever been (201).  It was beyond depressing and though everyone says I don't look like I'm that big, I know I am.  So I'm committed to making a change and I figured this would help.  Since I weighed myself I have lost a few lbs but I have a loooooong way to go before I get into my goal jeans.

 

I just turned 39 and my gift to myself for my 40th b-day will be a better body and a beach vacation with a hot new bikini to show it off.   I have been traveling for the last 6 months and have gained quite a bit of weight as a result of having to eat out a lot so I am excited about getting back to my home on Friday and getting back to my normal eating patterns.

 

I have joined the challenge and look forward to getting to know everyone.

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Welcome to the rebellion! A lot of people struggle with traveling and fitness, have you looked into the hotel room workout?  Which guild did you join?

[vagabondette]

Hi Tanktimus.  I'm frustrated because usually I totally shed weight while traveling.  That happened in the first part of my trip (lost 4" o my waist in a week) but the last month was italy, scotland and Ireland and I'm not a huge fan of going out in the rain so the lack of movement coupled with the food and pints in the pub killed me and I packed on the pounds.   But, I will be home on Friday and will re-join the gym on Saturday and get my ass back in gear.

 

I am an Adventurer (seemed appropriate on many levels. ).

 

Thanks for the welcome!

[Spider-Dan]

Welcome. Set some really good small goals that are going to help you on your way to your big goal.