Newbie here!

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Registered: 03-19-2004
Newbie here!
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Fri, 03-19-2004 - 1:50pm
Hi everyone!

I'm new to this board and dieting in general. :) Just curious what made you all decide to start dieting? Health reasons? Swimsuit season (hehe, that was a yes for me)? Just felt like it?

Nice to meet you... I look forward to getting to know you...

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Registered: 03-18-2004
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 3:35pm
I started this mainly because it was time. I had been trying and thinking about it for a long time, and my daughter was born in early Nov. she is really my main reason. We want her to learn healthy habits. i dont want her to go through what I went through growing up and I want to be able to keep up with her!

Megan

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 3:57pm
Here goes, but it sounds so silly! I've been trying to diet for years for the health reasons - wanting to be a better mom to my kids, and all that good, important stuff. But the kick this time came because we are going to Disney World after Christmas, and I am afraid that I'll have a terrible time - won't be able to keep up, won't "fit" on the rides, will slow everyone else down...so I guess I'm dieting to go to Disney World! Seriously, I've been seeing a lot of life pass me by - I watch my kids sled, I watch my kids swim, I watch my kids ride horses. I want to DO those things with them before they grow up and leave home.
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Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 4:06pm
Hi and welcome. I've been heavy all my life and I decided it was time I did something about it.

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 04-08-1999
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 4:58pm
I was always the larger one in school until I reached adulthood and then I was just the one with a "few extra pounds". I wasn't overweight. And then I had my daughter...I had a horrible pregnancy and I was bedridden for most of it. After she was born I was horrified! At the rate I was going, I wouldn't have been able to get off the couch nevermind chasing after her!

I refuse to be a fat mom because of bad choices I've made. I came here to change myself so I'm a happy mom for my daughter.

~Dana & Emily (10-08-2002)

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Registered: 06-17-2003
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 6:40pm
Hi and welcome to the board. I have several reasons for losing weight. I am really concerned about my future health if I stay the same weight. I have already started having problems with my blood pressure. I am determined to prove the Dr.s wrong and get off BP meds. I also want to go shopping and buy in regular stores. My children have also started commenting that I am "fat". I know they don't say it to be mean, but it still hurts. I don't want my 5 yr old to have to go to school and have kids tease her about her "fat mom"
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Registered: 05-19-2003
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 7:59pm
welcome to the board!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Fri, 03-19-2004 - 8:28pm
Hello and welcome to the boards!

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

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Registered: 03-20-2004
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Sat, 03-20-2004 - 11:27am
Hi, nice to meet you too. Also new to this board, this morning in fact. Mine were health reasons. How about you?
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Registered: 03-20-2004
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Sat, 03-20-2004 - 11:29am
That's as good a reason as any! It sounds like your reason is REALLY to live life more fully....and what better reason than that!
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Registered: 03-19-2004
In reply to: iluvmyryan
Mon, 03-22-2004 - 10:54am
For me, I wanted to live healthier. :) I loved hearing all your responses.

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