Hi all,

I'm Lauri and I'm a recovering carb addict. I have been wandering around the boards for over a week and I'm ready to jump in. I'm 40 years old and have three teenage daughters. I've been married for 19 years to my DH who happens to weigh 165 lbs. I've low carbed in the past and have lost weight but always seem to go back to my old habits and gain it all back. After the holidays I found that I was at the weight of 291 which is what I weighed when I gave birth to my last daughter. So onto the low carb lifestyle I go. I am now thinking of this as a disease and low carb is the medication. I know that I feel better when I cut down carbs but it's still hard when my husband loves his carbs and I'm the one that shops for and prepares them for him and my kids.

In the last couple of years I also became a drinker where I found myself drinking at least three times a week. I've given up the spirits completely until I get some of this weight off.

I've been heavy my whole life and have no idea what if feels like to be a healthy weight. This time I feel different. I'm looking to all of you to bring me the encouragment and support that I feel I have never had with past weight loss efforts. This time I don't feel alone.

Anyway... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!!

Lauri

Hello, Lauri, and welcome to the forum. You'll meet lots of neat people here - people who are more than willing to share their vast information and help you through the rough spots. You've come to the right place.

Good luck with your new journey. The forums, and the Triple Digits Club in particular are a wonderful place to get information and support.

Take care,
Tracy

Welcome Lauri!!!!! You already know that this works and you've got a great support system...we'll back you all the way too!!!! You are a very pretty lady!!! Looking forward to getting to know you.

Thank you everyone for the supportive posts. I feel so lucky to have found this board and all of you.

I look forward to getting to know you all too!!

Welcome Lauri!

We're glad that you found us too!

Donald

P.S. I love George Carlin!

Hi Donald,

Thanks for the reply. I wanted to let you know that I've been watching and reading your posts for over a week now. I already feel like I know you a bit. I'm blown away at how well you have done. You are such and inspiration!

Welcome Lauri!! You've come to the right place for encouragement!! We're glad to have ya!! Jump right in and make yourself at home!!

Glad you found your way here. There are lots of great folks here who you'llf ind a lot of support from.

Welcome, Lauri! This is a terrific forum, isn't it? Best wishes for a healthy and happy LC road to success.

well this club is full of BIG FAT LOSERS! wooohoo! I have already smart alecked you a bit in a reply on another thread to Heath. . .welcome to our club. Hope you become a BIG FAT LOSER TOO!!!! redawn

Welcome aboard!!!!!! We're here to help and support you in this WOL. Always nice to see a new face!

Nicole

Welcome Lauri!! I'm looking forward to hearing about your successes!!

From one loser to another--Welcome!

Wecome Lauri! I am re-starting on the WOE and look to these boards also for some encouragement and support. The road seems very long some days and its nice to have some friendly folks to chat with along the way. Good luck on your journey!