New Here and First time Admitting

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Registered: 03-31-2003
New Here and First time Admitting
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Wed, 07-28-2004 - 11:34am
First time to admit out loud that I am medically considered obese.

I brought my 9 month old daughter to a check up and while everyone was out of the room I weighed myself and about fell on the floor. This is the most I have ever weighed and it broke my heart. I can't believe I let myself do this to myself, my husband and my girls. I stared at the numbers and thought if I just tilted a little bit it would give me better numbers, but I know better.

Instead of really being there for my dd's appointment I was still in my head thinking about that scale and about what I am doing to my life.

Last night I asked my husband if he would please go walking with me - he said no. I do have my girls that will walk with me - I just have to make myself do it. And my oldest (pushing 8) will help me with that.

A little personal info about me : I live in Wisconsin with my husband and 2 daughters. I am 24 years old and a stay at home mom. I have 100+ lbs to lose. I currently am at 280 and want to be around 160. I want to lose this weight so my family will stop looking at me like I am going to have a heart attack at any moment, so I can have the energy to play with my girls, to not feel like an embarassment to my husband and kids and to be able to get the cute clothes at the stores.

I am turning over a new leaf right now. I am going to start walking 5 times a week with my daughters (we have a trail). I am going to make better food choices. And give up so much soda (which I know is bad for me anyway). I really do need a support system and I am hoping to find something here. I also am going to start journaling. And I am buying a scale this weekend (not sure if that is a good idea).

My email is efm1100@hotmail.com

I will also be posting on the boards as much as I can.

~Elise

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 11:48am

Welcome Elise!


Now that you have admitted to yourself that you need to get healthy, you are well on your way to BEING healthy!

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Fear

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:18pm
Hi Elise and welcome to the boards!

 

  Shawna

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Registered: 04-01-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:23pm
((((((((HUGS!!!))))))))))

My heart goes out to you. I know exactly how you feel and am on the same journey you are.

It's good to hear that you have your daughters to walk with. I hope your husband also offers some support.

Every morning when you wake up, take a moment to remember what your goal is and the steps you have to take to get there. It helps start your day off with the right mindset.

And you can even put up a quote or a reminder or something positive and motivating somewhere around the house or as your computer's desktop - in a place where's you'll see it and be reminded of it during the day. It helps keep you focused.

I wish you the very best of luck!!! Let us know how you're doing.

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Registered: 02-17-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:35pm
Elise - Hi and welcome. I can understand where you are coming from. I have well over 100 lbs to lose to get to where I feel I want to be. Making positive changes, no matter how little/big they are, to your lifestyle is a step in the right direction. Do not let anyone put a hurdle in your way. Kudos on overcoming the "walking" obstacle when your husband said no! Good luck to you on your journey!

Kerry

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:46pm
Welcome to the boards, Elise! Congrats on making that first step by admitting your weight problem and resolving to do something about it. This is a great group of people here and I'm sure you'll feel right at home. Looking forward to seeing more of your posts :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 08-07-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 12:49pm
Welcome to the board Elise. I wish you much success on your journey to a healthier lifestyle.

nyknak

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 2:20pm
Welcome Elise! Stick around and join the fun! We have a lot of supportive people around here! Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 07-20-2004
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 2:35pm
(((Elise)))

Welcome to this site. I joined this site a short time ago, and I have found a lot of support here. I love coming to this site, because it helps me to strengthen my resolve to continue to work towards better health. I exercise to video tapes at home, and I am beginning to love it. I just ordered another exercise program called 8 Minutes in the Morning, and I am going to start it on Monday. You can do it, Elise. We are here to support you. ***GIANT hugs***


Keeyah

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Registered: 03-31-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 2:44pm
I'm in Superior, WI - Way up north.

Thank you all for the welcome. I really do look forward to starting my "healthy" lifestyle. But do I set mini goals for myself and still keep the main goal (160) in my head? I guess I'm not sure how to go about it.

~Elise

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Registered: 11-04-2003
Wed, 07-28-2004 - 5:56pm
Welcome to the boards Elise!
 

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