Overweight Newbie here

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Registered: 01-28-2004
Overweight Newbie here
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Sat, 02-07-2004 - 8:28pm
Hi my name is Leah and I'm at 23 year old SAHM. I have two kids a DD-3 and DS-2. My pregnancies with them is what put me at the weight I'm at now. My fault for eating I know. I need to lose at least 30 lbs to come down to a healthy weight. I belong to a gym and this past week I've gone twice with a total of 70 minutes of cardio so far. I'm on a goal systme there where I need 120 points per week and i minute of cardio is 1 point. Last week I had 20, This week I have a good start. I feel good about that and also I quit smoking 6 days ago too. Doing well and feeling better is motivating me. I have committed myself to a healthier lifestyle for the sake of my day-to-day energy levels, my self-esteem, my mental and emotional state and overall health of course. I know how hard it is to change the way you eat and workout which is why I'm here. For support, and to offer my support as well. By June I want my body back. That's my story hope to meet all of you soon!

Take care,

Leah
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Registered: 06-11-2003
Sat, 02-07-2004 - 11:59pm

Welcome to our fabulous support system, Leah!! I give you huge congrats on quitting smoking, and also on getting a healthy lifestyle started! You sound as though you are putting one foot in front of the other, as far as making goals. Are you eating on any specific plan? We all do whatever works for us here, so you are more than welcome to share your experiences, good or bad! ;)


I also give you kudos for knowing the importance of exercise! You are doing more good for yourself than you probably realize at this early stage, but increased self-esteem and energy are two HUGE bonuses!


I look forward to getting to know you better! Jump in anywhere, and make yourself at home!!


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 02-08-2004 - 12:11pm
Welcome Leah,

I look forward to getting to know you and sharing in your weight loss journey.

My name is Dawn, almost 33, from so cal, wanting to lose about 30 more pounds too.

glad to meet you, and again, welcome!

~Dawn


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 02-08-2004 - 12:32pm

Hi and welcome, Leah!


I'm so glad you found us.


 


 


 


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 02-10-2004 - 7:45pm
Hi Leah and welcome to our support group. The ladies here are great! Join in and join the fun!

You have a good plan already in the works so keep at it!!!

I'm Musky,47(the resident "bad" girl) from NJ with 30 lbs to loose.