Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

[Mercedes9366]

Hello,

I have just joined and am trying to add pictures etc. but I don't really know how. Where do I post my before picture? In my profile? Can anyone give me some pointers?

Thanks so much!!

[Grant]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Hi Mercedes,

I'm new myself and so just recently had to figure this out.

First you need a photo hosting site like photobucket.com. If you have that and have a picture you want to put in your profile then click on "User CP" and the top of the page and select Edit Signature. Post your link there, it should look something like: [*IMG]http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/jettinjulie/330to292.jpg[*/IMG] (without the asterisks) hit preview to see if it looks right and if so then hit save signature and you are done.

You can also go to the "before and after pics" forum and post it, or another picture you want to share, there.

Good luck and happy eating!

[Mercedes9366]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Thanks Grant - I have been trying for a long time!!

You look awesome BTW, congrats on your weight loss!

Thanks again!

[sillygirl]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Hey mercedes! Welcome to the board. I see you have a picture up so I assume you've figured it out! It takes a while to get the hang of the board, but it will come to you easily.

[Mercedes9366]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Thought I would introduce myself now that I have had some help figuring some of this stuff out!!

I have never done Atkins before but have done modified versions of no or low carb diets, as well as Bernstein, Weight Watchers, South Beach, and lots of other home diets. I think anything will work IF you can stick with it, and you have to find the way of eating that is right for you. This is it!! I am tired of being big, and tired of it controlling my entire life. I am tired of people being shocked at what fun I am, or shocked that I have energy, or shocked that I am pretty, etc, etc. It is as though people expect me to be unhappy and miserable and ugly and slouchy and grumpy and shy just because I am big.

So, I am excited about joining this group and am happy to see that everyone shares recipes and support and advice.

I am from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I am a teacher. I have been married since July 2005.

Great to meet everyone and good luck!

[Lyssie]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

There's nothing wrong with being unhappy and miserable and grumpy. :P

Welcome to the board!! What are you doing for exercise? Did you check out the challenges?? There are so many good ones, like the Jan mileage one, or 6 WEC. Also, come join us in the journal chats forum and start your own journal so we can all hijack it and stuff.

[Tracie515]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Welcome mercedes, Good luck. It gets easier after time,you jus have to stick with it. I know you will do fine. See Ya around.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Hi! Looking for a little assistance...

Hello Mercedes and welcome! Glad you managed to get your pic posted. You'll soon get the hang of how the board works. Roam around a bit and see what's on offer: lots of exercise challenges, good low carb advice, recipes, health chat....
Do keep us in the know as to how you get on! We're here to help.

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