Hi I am new and need to lose 100+ pounds

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Registered: 04-09-2004
Hi I am new and need to lose 100+ pounds
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Fri, 04-09-2004 - 10:18am
Hi,

I have been a lurker to ivillage for some time but after going to the doctor and finally realizing I am so overweight even I cannot ignore it, I need help. I started my life style change, threw out my m&m's, cookies, candy etc. I could use all the support I can get. I gave up smoking and gained 50 more pounds bringing me to an all time high of 250. Gosh, it feels so good to say that somewhere. I am so ashamed.

I am 53 and have no real friends. I moved here a few years ago, but I was working them and this area is kind of rural where people have deep roots. Its been a difficult adjustment although I love the serenity and beautiful envioronment.

And I do feel I can do this,,,I have done it before, but I am a bit older now and its rough going.

Thanks for listening.
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Registered: 12-02-2003
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 10:26am
Hi! Welcome to the board!

Let me begin by saying IGNORE THE TROLLS. We have a few rabblerousers who have nothing better to do than log in and say hateful and hurtful, argumentative and sometimes cruel and/or stupid comments. IGNORE THEM! LAUGH AT THEM! But DON'T let them chase you away.

The majority of the woman (and one guy) on this board are loving, caring, thoughtful individuals. They will help you in anyway they can, cheer for you when you're doing great, dust you off and set you on track when you mess up, and hold your hand when you just can't do it.

I talk to several of the people on this board on email, msgrs, and a few on the phone. I consider them my friends. They even helped name my new kitten! You can email me at ms_wings77@comcast.net if you need anything, and you can msg me on yahoo at melody12171977, msn a2 ms_wings77@hotmail.com, and AIM at MissWings1977.

We're getting ready to start an exercise challenge if you're interested in joining. I will bump the post for you to read.

This is a great place. I hope you like it here.

Mel

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 11:43am
Welcome to the boards! Congratulations on taking the first step and throwing away all the bad stuff in your house. I know that's a difficult first step. I'm sure you'll get the support and encouragement you're looking for here. Feel free to join in whenever you want or need to :-)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 05-19-2003
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 3:18pm
welcome to the board. congrats on quiting smoking, you will lose the weight! It takes awhile but you can do it =)
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-07-2004
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 3:28pm
HOWDY!!

Welcome and enjoy. I hope you are having a great Good Friday and don't worry you can do this. One step at a time and you can do this. I am always reminded of that Christmas cartoon about where Santa came from and they sing this song about walking..."put one foot in front of the other."

Just like the adventure we are starting on.

HUGS

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Registered: 11-04-2003
Fri, 04-09-2004 - 10:49pm
Welcome to the boards!!!
 
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Sat, 04-10-2004 - 6:30am
Hi and welcome. You can and will do this you just need to take it one day at a time. You made a great first step of throwing out the junk food. good luck and we are all in this together. Let us know how we can support you. sharla