BBW?

Hello everyone! I'm new here on Calorie Count. I've been dieting for about 2 weeks now and I think this will help fill in the motivational gaps I've been experienceing.

I am a BBW (A SSBBW to be exact). I've battled my weight since I hit puberty and various events (two bouts of depression, college, two kids in two years) have caused my weight to skyrocket. I've never dieted for myself before and I am so excited to get my body and my life on track! I'm just wondering if there are any other BBW out there looking for support.

*Holly

Sorry for the dumb question ... what is a BBW?

Hey Holly!  Welcome.  I too am a BBW - started on Monday.  I love using the logs and keeping track - it really helps the accountability.  You may add me as a buddy if you like.  Check out "A New Beginning" - that's me!  Norma Jean

Welcome!  I will say one thing right off the bat - don't think of this as a 'diet', if you want to keep the changes you will need to consider this a 'lifestyle change'.

I agree with the above comment.. I hate the word Diet.. a diet to me is something that I do temporary when I want to lose weight... this for me in a life change... the outcome of this will not be just weight lost.. but i will be healthy.. and lower my chance of dying from a heart attack like alot of people have in my fmaily.. I want to be here for my daughter when she gets older...n e ways.. i am a bbw also.. 295.5.. looking to be 180... you can add me as a friend you like too....

BBWs Unite!

Hey Erica!

Holly I love the thread topic, "bbw" always makes me laugh a little.

I just joined CC on Monday, I am 5'11 and at 275. My goal weight is 200lbs so only 75 to go!

I'd love to add you all as friends as we embark on this 'lifestyle change' together :)

Hello,  I am also a BBW.  I am 5'2 and weigh 249, so I have more than 100 pounds to lose.  I have been a member since July 21, 2008.  I came across Calorie Count Plus by accident, looking for a way to log what I eat and help me count the calories I consume everyday.  I really like this site so far.  Counting calories has been the best thing for me. I have to thank my husband for finding the information regarding "counting calories".  So far I have been losing consistently each week.  I too believe this is a lifestyle change to making me healthier.