just love this place! thanks to everyone who makes it possible and all you friendly "losers"!

I joined cc 6-25 this year after a few days of reading the forums and feeling incredibly inspired, and like, somehow, I was already part of something awesome.

I started walking 5 miles a day in late May, and (I thought) eating healthy. I was wrong, and cc has made me, a total math hater, a religious and WAY more informed calorie counter and exercise logger. It's easy--and visual. I can see the calories in, exercise out, and progress which is so great--keeps me honest and keeps it real!

My doctor told me I should tell you guys all this stuff today. I've lost 10 pounds since I joined cc and 15ish since May, and I totally gushed about how fantastic this site was! (lol) I tell everyone I know about it---and I know in a year or so, when I have accomplished my goals and feel as good on the outside as I already do on the inside, I will look back and think---that was it. That was the one thing that kept me going and made this all possible, so seriously, boys and girls, moderators, friends, and future friends, thank you all! ( :

--Olivia

CC really is helpful, isn't it?  There are a lot of wonderful people on the site who provide excellent support and advice!  The tools are great too.  Congratulations on your success so far, and keep it up!  :)

I second that congratulations and agreement. Heck, I agree so much I might just third it too! =D

I just know I would not be doing what I am doing without having found cc, and that's saying something.

My usual summer m.o. is to sit around and eat whatever I wanted, avoid the heat as much as possible, and whine about how fluffy I am -- this summer, well, let's just say the winds of change are here!

Keep on rocking so hard, all you cool people! ( :

olivia, I agree completely!  I have recommended this site to everybody... telling them that it has changed my life.  nothing has ever been so motivating to me before, with  sooooo much to offer. 

I like your enthusiasm, I think we all feed off of each other!

That's terrific Olivia!!! You should know you are one of those that makes these boards great. You are positive and supportive and definitely deserve your results. Congrats on your well earned success!! :)

Hi Olivia,

That is fantastic! Thanks for posting your success and I look forward to many more, as you reach milestones on your health and fitness journey. Congraulations on your success so far.

Best regards,
---Kayvan

Carol!!!

I haven't seen you in a while and was thinking about you----how;s life? and thanks ( : It;s all the friendly people that pull me in! ( :

Cookiebakermom---thanks so much and should we not get paid for advertising or what? I have told my friends, my family  and inlaws, my real estate agent, my doctor, pretty much everyone. ( : I think anything that takes the guesswork (and math) out of my effortys to lose wieght and get healthy, more power to them!

Hey Kayvan,

THANKS ( : I was not looking for kudos, although I love this place for the inspiration it pours into me, but hey! ( : LOL I was curious after you posted on several of the same forums as I had and looked at your profile a few days ago(not too many guys around and/or just quieter than the girls). I haven't done it yet, but your shovelglove invention looks fun and.....innovative? Super creative? I watched the videos, laughed my butt off at I think the butter churning cautions (LOL) and your refusal to grovel on the floor to do pushups/situps, and thought you were a smart dude. ( : I invented some of my own favorite, crazy looking cardio due to 4000 inches of rain in Kansas so far this summer, so bravo,  invention man!

Keep fighting the good fight! Olivia ( ;

Edited to add, god, sorry for all the excited typos!