Also new to forums, but not to SBD!

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Registered: 07-31-2007
Also new to forums, but not to SBD!
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Tue, 07-31-2007 - 11:16pm

Hi, everyone!

I've looked around and posted a little bit, and this forum looks GREAT! So much terrific info! Anyway, I just thought I'd introduce myself.

I started on SBD about 2 years ago or so and lost a total of 35 pounds. That's both good and bad, since I'd like to lose 25 more or so, but I was honestly on an incredibly frustrating plateau for a YEAR. I was very good as far as diet and exercise, I amped up my workouts, I researched, I tried really hard to stay motivated, but the weight would not BUDGE.

Then I got married and moved to Central Europe (we're back stateside now). Needless to say (maybe) it wasn't really feasible for me to stay with SBD while we lived in Europe. There were no sugar-free products available, pastries were baking on every corner, and it wasn't an option to request substitutions in restaurants where I barely spoke the language! Luckily, I only gained back about 5 pounds in the year that we lived overseas, both because I tried to maintain a very balanced diet and because we walked everywhere.

So now we're back and I'm committed to losing those last 25 pounds with the help of SBD. I hope to find the extra support that I need here at the forums (as well as lots of helpful new info)!

So glad to meet you all!
Kate

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 1:58am

Hi Kate,


It's nice to meet you.

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Registered: 04-01-2005
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 8:23am

Hi Kate and welcome to our board.


You'll find tons of support and inspiration here that will help you reach you're goal.


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Registered: 06-25-2001
Wed, 08-01-2007 - 9:32am

Hi Kate!

Nice to meet you! That is awesome that you only gained back 5 of the pounds in the year you were away! I haven't lived overseas, but have been to Europe once. I think I gained 5 lbs per day while I was there. LOL!

I still consider myself a newbie to SBD (8 weeks) and have received a ton of support from this board. Everyone is great! I already had a few weeks of plateau, but through help from the ladies here, have busted through it. I lost weight on my own before, but it is so much better to have this group because you know they understand what we are going through.

Enough rambling...

Don't be afraid to ask for help...everyone is great about responding with excellent support! :)

 

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