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Fri, 03-05-2004 - 11:23am
Hi,

This is a bad day to start on a new board, I'm going out of town next week, but I just wanted to pop in and say hello to everyone, introduce myself and thank April (momof2tob2003) for inviting me to join this board.

I am 29, 4'11" and weigh 213. I have struggled with weight issues my entire life and they are finally taken the toll on me and my body. I was blessed with my first, and possibly only child, August 12, 2003. Before I found out I was pregnant I weighed 200 and got up to 226 during. Nothing out of the ordinary for me, but now I'm realizing how much it hinders me. I'll be honest, my knees and back ache daily and worse if I have to carry Christina around alot.

I want desperately to lose weight not only for vanity reasons, but now more than ever, for health reasons. I want to squeeze every drop of life out that I have in order to be with my daughter. She has made my life so much more than I ever thought it could be and in return I want to make her life as good as I can; and that means being able to play with her and care for her.

I'm not looking for the members of this board to be miracle workers, but I need support and understanding in order to do this. I've never had a real support system; therefore, I've failed numerous times. I'm hoping that through the sharing of stories of lives, we all can succeed this time.

Thank you,

Tina

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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: tanine926
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 11:41am
Hi Tina and welcome! I think you'll find the support here wonderful. I'm like you, I've tried many times and failed, and this time I'm in my third month (which is longer than I can remember sticking with this for a long time!) and I really think the reason I've stuck with it is this board. The ladies here are wonderful (and we can't forget about our token man of the board!). I don't know what most of them look like, but I feel like they are my friends. I hope you find these boards as rewarding and helpful as I do.

Are you going on vacation next week? If so, have a great time! And don't worry. We'll still be here when you get back.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: tanine926
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 11:47am

Welcome to the boards!

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

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Registered: 02-17-2004
In reply to: tanine926
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 2:12pm
Hi Tina and Welcome. I'm glad April invited you. I can definately relate to everything you posted. (with the exception of the child thing, none for me yet.) Congrats on deciding to make your life healthier and happier. Let me know if I can do anything for you!

Kerry

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Registered: 03-05-2004
In reply to: tanine926
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 7:48pm
hi i'm also a new memeber to this site. all i want to say is keep at it. this is a hard road to travel and even harder when there is no support. know that you are not alone and that if you have a weak moment it's o.k. try to focus on something that makes you happy. you can pray for strength to get through it.it works. i not trying to preach. i just know what your going through. please excuse my writing style. i leave the proper grammar at school when i leave everyday this is personal time. anywho do't quit. it will happen you just have to work hard at it.
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Registered: 10-01-2003
In reply to: tanine926
Fri, 03-05-2004 - 9:22pm
Tina,

I'm so glad April recommended this board to you. I know it has been a great source of inspiration and support for me so far. :) COngrats on your dauhter, BTW.

-Tina (too!)

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Registered: 06-03-2003
In reply to: tanine926
Sat, 03-06-2004 - 7:53am
welcome!!!
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Registered: 05-19-2003
In reply to: tanine926
Sat, 03-06-2004 - 11:18am
welcome to the board Tina!