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| Thu, 12-25-2008 - 1:50am |
Hi everyone. I would love to join you. I started dieting on 12/19 at 174 lbs (5'3"). I wanted to get ahead start on those holiday pounds by eating wisely. This is hard cause my in-laws drive me nuts and I self medicate with food. I have been really good today. I have a cake, 4 pies and 5 kinds of cookies downstairs in my kitchen and I haven't had one bite. I'm having a houseful of people over for Christmas tomorrow and plan to give away, freeze or throw out leftovers so I won't be tempted. I'm a mom to six wonderful children ages 16, 11, 8, 8, 8 and 5. I had knee surgery in September so I am starting off easy on the exercise as per my doctors request. Looking forward to losing those stubborn pounds.
Lisa
Lisa

Welcome to the board, Lisa, and congrats for making your start BEFORE the Christmas madness. THAT is commendable, buddy! I made a re-start about a month ago and am SO glad I did.
I hear ya on self-medicating with food (you & I could probably swap in-law stories...OY). BUT it feels better to avoid the food and do productive things for ourselves instead of destructive things. There are enough people out there gunning for us that we don't have to do it to ourselves, right? ;o)
Best wishes in your efforts....I hope you find the kind of support you need here and jump right in. I daresay it may be a bit slow during Christmas, but this bunch of humour-filled, wise women are really gung-ho and will be back in full-force as everyone's schedule allows. Hugs,
Roni
Dieting Buddies
Hi, welcome to the board! Gotta love the inlaws and how they drive you to eat, right? Mine are relatively good, but I can understand that frustration! Oy!
Anyways, knee surgery and six kids, that doesn't sound easy. And adding dieting to that (BEFORE the holidays, to top it off) makes you sound a bit crazy, actually. So I have a feeling you'll fit right in on this board!! HAHA!
Welcome, stick around, this place will be hopping again after the holiday is over and we all return here to report back about all the damage we did (or didn't) do!
Becky
~Dawn
"I have a cake, 4 pies and 5 kinds of cookies downstairs in my kitchen and I haven't had one bite."
Wow!
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