Hello, and Welcome to Large Ladies Losing Luggage. First I would like to thankyou for taking the time to visit us here today. It is good to know that you are atleast partially interested in making yourself more healthy. Let me tell you a little about myself. First of all, I am a 21 year old female and I currently weigh 260 lbs, I stand only 5'3. I know what you are thinking...this is a girl who hasn't made it to a thin, strong frame so why would I want to take dieting tips from her. Well, let me explain why I started this website, then you may decide if you are interested in continuing on. As you can tell by the description I have given you, I am fat. My friends tell me that I am big boned, and just a little pudgy, but they are friends, and that is what they feel they are supposed to tell you. The truth that they so kindly won't say to me is: "Jamie, you are fat. You should try to fix that." About 4 years ago someone told me you aren't obiese until you can look down and your feet have disappeared behind the bulge of your belly. At that time...I could still see the tips of my toes. I realized about three months ago when I was in the shower no less, that not only could I not see my toes, I could also not see the three inches beyond my toes that was also now being covered by my bulge. So, I joined a gym. $40 a month for all you can use gym access. Your thinking...hey that's not a bad idea right? WRONG! Four weeks later, I was laid off from my job. It was a great idea when it was on my way home from work, so I could just stop by for an hour or so every day. But now, not only is it something I can't afford, it is also 35 minutes away from my home in a direction I never drive, and to top it all off...gas prices continue to rise. So, I started searching the web looking for an online support group that was completely free (as I am still out of a job) and I found nothing. Everyone wants to make a buck, and no one wants to share information or offer support without it. So I started this website. To recap...this website is for women looking to lose weight, get in shape, and have support from others who are looking for the same thing, all for free. I will never demand money for my knowledge, and I will be using the same methods that I post here. I will always be open to suggestions and comments. You are not required to post to the message board, however, if you are interested in using the chat room set up for this website you must be invited. Invitations will be sent out every Saturday to any who post on the message board. You say "aha a catch" I say "Wrong" I have a logical reason for this rule. This chat room is set up strictly for women who are looking to lose weight and get fit, and if you have been in any open chat room within the past three years you know that they are full of loud mouths and idiots using profane language and insults. The point of this chat room will be to encourage and support you...and me...throughout the melting away period. Not a catch, just common sense. Now what you will find on this website is a message board which may be used by any woman interested in joining this site (there are rules on what can be posted which you will find on that page), a section offering recipes...This is found on the message board, workout suggestions for the week in the Pump It Up section, and then we come to the Beneficial Products page. Now, as I said before, I will never ask you for money and you are not required to even look at this page let alone purchase anything. However, it is there for you to look at if you are interested. What you will find there is a brief description of products, the product result (if I have used it) and a link leading to where you can purchase it. These items can be useful, but they are not needed. So if you are still interested, please continue on, search the website, make use of the knowledge here, and enjoy. I hope you find everything you need. I look forward to giving and recieving the support needed to drop the pounds and keep them off. Thank you again for coming by, Jamie
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