I'm a new girl

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Registered: 02-29-2004
I'm a new girl
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Sun, 02-29-2004 - 11:31pm
Hello, all - I'm new here, and just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Heather, I'm 27 and have 2 daughters - Hayden, who's 8 and Katie, who'll be 2 in April. I've battled weight all my life (literally; when I was 9 months old, the dr. put me on a low-cal formula, when I was 3 I was put on thyroid meds, when I was 7 I was put on diet pills, and it's been a losing battle since then.) I was always the "fat kid" at my school (a small town school, which can be awful if you're not perfect), and the least I ever weighed was 175 one summer when I was 16-going-on-17. But I've grown up a lot in the past 10 years, and have discovered that while I'm not one of those people who can eat whatever they want and never gain a pound (like my dadgum husband, for pete's sake - and how unfair is THAT?), I CAN be healthy and I CAN lose weight. And so, I'm going public. I've got 190 pounds to lose, and that's not including the 20 I've dropped since January 6th. So, now that you guys have my life story, I hope you don't mind if I hang around a bit and get all whiney and bejiggidy when I want some chocolate real bad! :)

Anyone doing Atkins? And what's the take on it?

Thanks!

Heather
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 02-29-2004 - 11:41pm
Hi there Heather!

  Shawna-- Proud Cl for 100 Pounds or More to Go 

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Registered: 02-29-2004
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 12:12am
Hello heather welcome I'm new here too and since I've joined it's been nothing but love. hope I can help you with anything
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Registered: 10-16-2003
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 12:28am
Hiya, Heather! Welcome to the board! I've only been here a little while myself, and everyone has been absolutely wonderful. If there's ever any encouragement you need, this is the place to come.
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 1:18am
Welcome Heather

I too was the fat girl. My problems started when I was 7 and my mom had cancer. I went to stay with my aunt and everyone fed me ice cream to make me feel better. What better way to start a lifetime of emotional eating. enough about me. Welcome to the group. It sounds like you have a great start and I hope you find the support you need here. sharla

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Registered: 12-06-2003
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 4:41am

YAYYYYYYYYYYYY HEATHER...YOU have an awesome attitude I knwo you will be a great asset around here!


Was that proper? Probably not but who ever said I was proper anyways? LOL You will find me out in left field if you ever would liek to chat .

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 10:23am
Hi Heather, and welcome! You sound like you're off to a great start. Congratulations on your loss so far. 20 pounds is awesome! I think you'll find these boards full of support and encouragement. And feel free to vent anytime you get one of those chocolate fits! We're here to help.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 04-02-2003
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 11:45am
Welcome Heather!

This is a great board, everyone is very supportive. I've been posting about 3 months.

I (also my mother) started my 8th week on Atkins. So far I've found the plan to very helpful. I saw results after the first week, and am still going strong. I've lost a total of 28 lbs. 246/218/150-170, and a total of 23.75" off of my bust, chest, waist, hips, both upper arms, and both thighs.

I feel that Atkins is a wonderful way for people to lose weight and inches if they are carb. addicts. If done properly and with a variety of allowed foods, can be safe for the average person. Its always good to check with your doctor of course, and excercise does help.

I started an excercise routine, which has helped me tone my muscles as I lose, and give me extra energy and confidence.

Hope to see you around,

Stephanie

Stephanie aka mpwife2000

Proud Army K9 MP Wife

Atkins since 1-12-04 Phase I, 246/198/155-170

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Registered: 02-17-2004
Mon, 03-01-2004 - 2:18pm
Hi Heather...Welcome. I to am on Atkins. Started Feb 10 down 12 lbs, (originally 15 but gained back 3 this weekend on a jungle run). Congrats on your loss so far and look forward to you joining in!

Kerry

265/253/140