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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 6:36pm

Hi all. I want to introduce myself, as I've been reading through your boards for a few days now and have been very encouraged by you all. My name is Sandy and I'm a 44 year old wife and mom of three. I started Phase 1 on 10/21/08. I've always believed that being motivated to pursue better health requires the "flipping of a mental switch" and sometimes you just can't seem to do that no matter what. That's been my story for a long time now and I finally decided enough is enough. I thought about my weight everyday but woke up on Monday of this week and thought, "I'm going to shop today and get what I need for SB and start tomorrow." And that's what I did.


 Anyway, I've never weighed this much - 244 lbs. and I was feeling completely overwhelmed - How had I let myself get to this point? - until I started reading your posts. I can't tell you how much my perspective has changed since reading of your experiences. Thank you all for that. I'm grateful for the internet and communities like this. (And by the way, I've very little experience in message boards/communities so forgive me in advance if I break some etiquette rule.)


Lastly, I just want to mention that I did SB once before last year at this time and lost about 25 lbs. but didn't stick with it and gained it back and more. I'm going to be accountable with you all and stick with it for the long haul. I realize it needs to be a lifestyle change.


Thanks.


 

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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 6:53pm

Hi Sandy,


It's so nice to meet you.

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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 7:00pm

Hi Sandy!!

Im pretty new around here too. This is my second week on SB and I am lucky enough to have found this board in the beginning just like you. This is an awesome place to get tips and recipes and help and inspiration.

I would definitely check out the recipe threads because there are just some awesome ones here.

Keep posting whatever you feel like you need/want to. I have a lot of weight to lose too, so I am going to be here for the long haul. I am starting at 251, so I know how you feel about how did you let yourself get here....I have the same kinds of thoughts all the time!!

Good for you for flipping that switch and doing what you need to do to get healthy for yourself and your family!!! Thats the first step in a fantastic journey.

I look forward to getting to know more about you!

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Fri, 10-24-2008 - 9:33pm

Hi, Sandy and welcome to the board.

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Sat, 10-25-2008 - 8:53am

Welcome to the board, Sandy!


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Sat, 10-25-2008 - 1:01pm
Welcome to the board! I hope you find the encouragement and support you need here. I can tell you that these ladies have been instrumental in my success on SBD!!
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Sat, 10-25-2008 - 1:07pm

Hey Sandy!!!

Nice to meet ya!!! You've definitely come to the right place. You remind me of myself, almost 2 years ago. I'm also 44yo, and started in January, 2007 at 252lbs. You can do this, Sandy. And we're all here to help and give you all the support you need!!!

Good luck to you!!! I'm looking forward to hearing of your progress!!!

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