Hello, there! New gal here!

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Hello, there! New gal here!
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Mon, 03-15-2004 - 11:05am
Hi all! My name is Joanne, most people I know call me Jo. I'm 35 years old, married, with two preteen sons. Once upon a time I was the queen of fastfood dining, then I found out about two months ago that I'm diabetic and have all the other problems that go along with that (high triglycerides, fatty liver, insulin resistance). My doctor reccomended I follow a low-carb type of diet. After a lot of research, I finally settled on a modified (to suit me personally) version of the South Beach Diet. So far, it is working pretty well. I've gone from 313.5 lbs. to 295 after four and a half weeks. I hear that is a little on the slow side for such a diet, but I'm happy anyway. Even if it is just water weight, I still feel better. It is the first time I have been under 300 lbs. in over three years!

Whew....I've just blabbed on and on without catching my breath, LOL! I'll just close by saying that it is nice to find a place where I can meet other women going through the same ups and downs I am.

Jo

***313.5 / 295 / 140***

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Registered: 08-23-2001
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 11:24am
Hey! Congrats on your loss so far! I feel like as long as you're losing, nothing is too slow...lol.

You will be amazed at how much better you feel after you lose some...my lower back hasn't felt this good since high school...lol. I weighed in at 207 this morning...I started at 276. I am doing Atkins (kind of modified now...I am not as strict as I was when I started).

You are going to do this...you'll do great!

Big hugs!!!

Sarah

Atkins since 8/25/04

276/207/135

Sarah


 


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Registered: 01-04-2004
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 12:14pm
Hi Jo, welcome! Wow, you're off to a great start! I don't think you're loss is too slow, I've only lost 15 pounds and I've been at it for two and a half months! I'm not on SBD, but doing my own thing of eating healthier, exercising and drinking lots of water. I'm happy with my progress, though, and you should be, too. Congratulations!

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 06-16-2003
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 12:41pm
Hey Jo!! I'm Sara, and welcome to the board! I know you'll find the support you need here and we are glad to have you!

Sara

285/267.5/155

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 2:46pm
Welcome to the boards Jo!

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

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Registered: 02-17-2004
Mon, 03-15-2004 - 4:58pm
Hi Jo sorry to be late and last here...but welcome. Congrats on the loss already! I'm low caring on Atkins myself. This is a great board for support and advice. We have some fun here now and then, all the ladies are great. Looking forward to seeing ya around!

Kerry

265/246/140

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Tue, 03-16-2004 - 11:53am
Hi Jo welcome to the board and Congrats on the loss so far!
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Registered: 03-15-2004
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 9:04am
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement. I'm sorry that I haven't checked in since my intro. The past few days have been hectic. My washing machine and car decided to act up on the same day. Both have been beaten back into submission. At least in all the chaos I didn't give in to the urge to snack away my frustration like I used to.

Hope everyone has a positive day!

Jo

"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."

- George Washington Carver

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Registered: 06-06-2003
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 9:24am
Hi ! welcome to the board, I am new too. These ladies are incredibly nice and supportive. Congrats on the weight loss, you are on your way!!

sw-271 cw-248 stg-240 ltg-140


sw-271 cw-238

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 9:31am
Chrissy,

Thanks for the welcome and congratulations to you on that handsome new son of yours!

Gosh, I can still remember when mine were that tiny. All I wanted to do was hug and kiss them 24/7! Now, they think they're too grown up for the mushy stuff, LOL! Enjoy your little one, they grow up way too fast.

Jo

"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."

- George Washington Carver