Starting over

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Registered: 01-19-2004
Starting over
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Mon, 01-19-2004 - 7:13pm
Hello Everyone! I am new to the site and am writing to help me start this weight loss journey. A little background on myself. I am 22 years old (as of tomorrow) and, like most of you, have struggled with my weight all of my life. I recall my parents taking me to a dietician as a small child and feeling as if I was being tortured. At the time I resented them for it because I thought that I was doing something wrong. It took me a long time to realize that they were just doing it to help me, not make me feel bad about myself. I have tried several diets. Everything from Herbalife to atkins to plain and simple exercise and diet. I lose weight for a while and then generally gain it back plus a few more pounds. I have dreamed out being skinny for so long, it came to the point where I would look in the mirror and not admit to myself that I had gotten as heavy as I am. This past August I transferred to a different University to start my journey through Pharmacy school. I am living in a new city, didn't know a soul, and was 600 miles away from home. I had a really hard time with the adjustment, and like I have done for so long, relied on food to console me. Shortly before Christmas, I overheard one of the members of my class ask someone else who I was. They had recognized my name, but was unable to put a fact to it. The next words out of the other persons' mouth was "She is the heavy girl..." There was more to that statement, but that's all I heard in my mind. I believe that I am ready to start this weight loss journey for real. I have all the tools at my disposal, and now I just need to find that willpower. I am starting this week by using a plan I found on this website. The plan is Kathy Smith's 5-day jump start. I am almost through day one and am doing pretty well. I realize that this is only day one, but I am going to try my best to just take it one day at a time. I am excited to get to know all of you better. Thank you for listening to my story, and I wish you all the best of luck in your weight loss journies. Oh... one last thing... can anyone tell me when weigh in day is each week? Thanks again! Good luck all!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: kuptastical
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 9:51am

Hi there!

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Registered: 10-01-2003
In reply to: kuptastical
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 10:13am
Hey hon,

I just wanted to say that I can relate to your story so well. I finished college a few years ago, and now teach 3rd grade. I was talking with fellow teachers at lunch one day, and someone's name came up that a new teacher did not know. One of the other girls said, "You know, the heavyset woman?" She immediately knew who it was, and I know I must have blushed because I am that lady's size if not larger. That is one of the factors that led me to start "for real" this time. I started a few days after new year's and it's hard, but oh so satisfying to see the scale move down, even a little, to make good choices, and to exercise. Really! I'm here for you, babe! Best of luck!

-Tina

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Registered: 11-04-2003
In reply to: kuptastical
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 7:54pm

Welcome to the boards!

 
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Registered: 01-19-2004
In reply to: kuptastical
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 10:01pm
You all are so very kind. I want to thank you very much for your words of advice. Today has been kind of a rough day. It's the first birthday I have spent alone. While I have gotten phone calls from family and friends, it just isn't the same. And yes, you are right. There are reasons that I have yet to completely figure out about my eating habits. I just know that every emotion I feel makes me want to eat more! I have a ton of homework to complete tonight, but I just wanted to thank you all for your kind words. I look forward to getting to know each of you. You are all wonderful people!

Thanks again

Krystal

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Registered: 05-19-2003
In reply to: kuptastical
Tue, 01-20-2004 - 10:09pm
i'm late but just wanted to say Hi and welcome to the board Krystal! If you ever need a sounding board or support this board is great for that. Hope to see more of you on the board.