Hello - I'm new

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Registered: 03-31-2004
Hello - I'm new
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Thu, 05-13-2004 - 9:27pm
Hi everyone,

My name is Laura, I"m a 21 year old (or will be on Monday- Yay!) university student from Montreal, Canada. Can I join your buddy group? here's my background

In highschool I played basketball 10 months of the year on a team, we practiced hard 4 days a week at this time I weighed about 135 (I'm 5'6). Since comming to university I haven't worked out at all, and my eating habits have slid. I can honestly count the number of fruits and vegetables I've eaten in the last 8 months, not counting juices, I'd say the total stands at less then ten servings (and you thought you used to be unhealthy!). Anyways, long story short, I now weigh about 155. And I hate it. I'm ready to make a committment to change and was hoping you guys could help me stay motivated. I want to get back to my 2-years ago weight - hopefully by the time school starts in September (is this realistic?).

So here's what happened today. I got up, went shopping and bought myself a cute workout outfit (hey just cuz I'm sweating dosen't mean I shouldn't look cute right), I actaully ate salad for the first time in months, and for a snack had peaches. Then I went running and was totally ashamed of myself for being sooo out of shape - but I did it. And I made a committment to myself to do it everyday till september.

Hope to get to know all of you.

~Laura
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 4:24am
Laura, what a wonderful start. I remember being 21 *sound of violins in the distance* -- it is much easier for someone in their 20s to lose weight than for someone much older. Having said that, losing weight and fitness are often challenging journeys and we are all here for you. You couldn't have come to a better, more friendly place. You have such motivation, you are doing all the right things, and I think 20lbs by September is do-able if you focus. We'll help you focus!

Love,

Shan
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Registered: 03-31-2004
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 9:36am
Hi Laura and Welcome to our board!!

Hugs,

Becky (taking this journey one day at a time)
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Registered: 06-11-2003
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 9:40am

A big, warm welcome to you, Laura! I'm so glad you found us. You really sound as if you've taken a few crucial steps toward better health/weight loss, and that is commendable. All it really takes to be successful

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-31-2004
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 10:40am
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.

~Laura
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 10:53am

Hi and welcome, Laura!


You're so smart to jump on this now!


 


 


 


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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 05-14-2004 - 4:53pm

Welcome Laura!


Nice to meet you!


I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with your weight loss. You definately came to the right place!!!


HUGS!!

~Dawn


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