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Wed, 03-24-2004 - 10:11pm
Hi! My name is Michelle and I am new to the boards. I don't even know if I am posting this in the right place, if not please forgive me. Anyways, I am currently bordering 347 pounds and desire to lose about 140 pounds within a year and a half. The reasons I want to lose this weight are so I can feel more comfortable with myself, and be more active in my child's life. I hope to be down to 247 by October, wether or not that is an attainable goal I don't know, but it is my goal. I have tried dieting in the past and never had much success. I now see my obesity as a result of food "addiction" and I plan to treat it as if it were a drug addiction. I have to stop eatting things that are bad for me and will eventually kill me. LOL I know it may seem silly to take it that serious but that is how I have to look at it in order for "healing" to occur. I started a new eatting plan, etc. on Monday. The difference between this time and the last umpteenth times I tired to change my lifestyle is 1.I am open to support from others, because I have realized I can not do this alone and 2.I am setting more realistic goals for myself. I look forward to crossing paths with some of you on my journey to reclaim my former self! I welcome or (need) any feedback, comments, advice, encouragement, constructive criticism, or conversation you have to offer. Thanks in advance.
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 8:27am
Hi there Michelle!

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Thu, 03-25-2004 - 12:23pm
welcome to the board Michelle!
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Registered: 03-24-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 1:50pm
Thanks. I agree with you 100%. I think communicating with others going through the same thing as you , can be a great motivational factor. I look forward to hearing more from you as well. Michelle
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Thu, 03-25-2004 - 1:55pm
Thank you. It is nice to know that there is a place where I can come and talk about my situation to people that have been through, or are going through the same thing. I look forward to getting to know you also.
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Registered: 03-24-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 2:02pm
Thanks and congrats on your loss. I am blessed to have a very good offline support system and I do agree that it is very important. I think if the people around me were not supportive, encouraging, and respectful of my new desire to lose weight, I wouldn't make it. I wish you luck on your continued struggle, and look forward to chatting with you in the future.
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Registered: 03-24-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 2:04pm
Thanks!
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 4:07pm
Welcome to the boards Michelle!!!
 
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Registered: 03-19-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 5:27pm
Welcome!!! It sounds like you have taken the first step and are on the right track. I have also just started on here so I don't know what good advise I may have, but I can say that you are definately not alone in this. We can do it!!!! I wish you all the best!

Judy
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Registered: 03-24-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 9:23pm
Thanks Alot and I'm sure you will be seeing alot of me throughout the boards, lol.
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Registered: 03-24-2004
Thu, 03-25-2004 - 9:26pm
Yes we can and thanks alot for your encouraging words!