Hello, New Here

cuteitaliangurl · January 4th, 2008, 07:04 PM

Hello all. I am new here, but I guess I will take this time to introduce myself. My name is Stefania, and I have been working out for many years, but only really start lifting "some" weights the past two years. Throughout the years I have been always physically active by playing sports (lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball). I am 5'7 and 118 pounds. I gained like 5-8 pounds over the past year and a bit. Getting married in a few months, and would like to lose those extra pounds I put on. I am originally from Miami, but moved recently to Toronto. Boy is it cold up here in Canada!!! Brrrrr.

Hopefully, by joining this forum I can learn and reach my goals to help change my lifestyle, also to motivate me too.

**tooncesthecat** · January 4th, 2008, 07:17 PM

Welcome Stefania! It's good to see you here at EF

You'll find that there is a lot of great information here if you take the time to look around. Everyone here will be glad to offer advice, but it is also useful to do a search prior to asking for advice since there is already so much information listed!

I look forward to seeing your name in the forums!

cuteitaliangurl · January 4th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the welcome tooncesthecat. I am searching the forums now. You are right, there is a lot of information in here. Stuff that I have read so far goes right over the top of my head.

Looking forward to hopefully being a member. XOXO

**tooncesthecat** · January 4th, 2008, 07:30 PM

If anything is going "over your head" just ask questions!

**6-Pak Girl** · January 4th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Hi Stefania,

You've come to the right place to learn about losing weight, getting and staying in shape and so much more! I think you'll find that everyone is very helpful.

**Italianangel** · January 5th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Hi Stefania,
Love your site name!!! Looking forward to having you here and don't hesitate to start a workout journal with some of us other gals.......oops, theres a few guys in there too!!!!! they came to our side to journal cuz we mean serious business here in the womens section!!!
Linda

cuteitaliangurl · January 5th, 2008, 06:22 PM

Thanks 6-Pak girl and Italianangel. I can see this site has lots of information, and I am still figuring out some of the stuff/ features of the website. I might start a journal, thanks for the suggestion. I know it is only 5-8 pounds i want to lose, I actually can lose that fast, but would rather try different ways than the ones I am familiar with.

XOXO!
Stef

**gYmgIrL** · January 8th, 2008, 06:33 PM

Hello!! Sorry I'm late with the welcome but WELCOME!!!

This is the best site in the whole world for that!

Good choice!

! I hope you do start a blog it would be great to see your progress!

xxxx

**gunshowbabe** · January 8th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Welcome!! You will find very good information and tips here and everyone is very nice! Glad to have you here : )

cuteitaliangurl · January 10th, 2008, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the welcome gymgirl and gunshowbabe, glad to be here. There is really good information, and as i can see there is good support as well. Going to start a blog/ journal soon. Just want to get my stats first to provide the details. Gymgirl/ Italianangel is that you in your avatars? If so. . .WOW, great physiques, congrats and keep up the great work!!!

**Italianangel** · January 12th, 2008, 06:34 PM

yup, its me! grazie!

courtneylove · February 28th, 2008, 01:34 PM

Welcome1 Im new too!