Hi All - new here

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Registered: 08-20-2004
Hi All - new here
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Fri, 08-20-2004 - 3:18pm
hello everyone! My name is Jana and I just found this board. I am 32 years old (almost 33) and I have been dieting AGAIN for the last 3 weeks. I have lost 8 lbs this time. My starting weight was 249 lbs. I am 5'2" tall. I am married and I have 2 children from a previous marriage.

I am really looking for a support group to support me and help motivate me to actually STAY on this diet or change my way of life to a healthier lifestyle.

What works best for me is counting calories so that I can still pretty much eat what I want in moderation. My hubby has been very supportive and has been walking with me every night. My feet, ankles and legs hurt so bad when I walk but I did manage to walk at least a mile 4 nights this week within 20 to 25 minutes each time. I know this isn't much but hopefully as the weeks progress my feet, ankles and legs will get stronger and I will be able to add to it. Next week I am going to try for 1 1/2 miles a day for 4 days. Wish me luck!

I wasn't sure how to "join" the board and looked for a post that would give me some info but couldn't seem to find one (I am easily confused - lol)

So I just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself - so Hi!

Jana


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Registered: 07-22-2004
Fri, 08-20-2004 - 3:53pm
Hi Jana!

Welcome aboard.

I am kind of new here too its nice to see a new "face".

Its great that your husband is supportive some arent.

I am sure you will build your strength with your walking. I started at the gym with 30 mins of cardio and I am up to running and an hour of cardio.

So I am sure you will get there.

Good luck in your journey!

~ JODI ~

293.5/241/175

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Registered: 03-20-2004
Fri, 08-20-2004 - 4:30pm
Welcome!

Forte

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Registered: 07-16-2004
Sat, 08-21-2004 - 12:44pm
Welcome to the board Jana!

Keep up with the great work on walking - the best of all exercises! You'll find that after a couple of weeks it will get easier and you will be able to push yourself a little harder.

The people here are great for keeping you motivated and giving you a giggle when you need it.

See ya' around!

Cheers

Lisa

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Registered: 07-25-2004
Sat, 08-21-2004 - 2:55pm
Congratulations Jana and good for you! I'm Jane, and I'm new to the board, too. I started at 291, and yesterday, I weighed 250. I have a LONG way to go, but I am determined to do it this time. You are so smart to be tackling this while you're young--I'm 53, and I wish I had been able to do this years ago. But, we're doing it now, and good for us.

I have been following the South Beach plan more or less--but mostly, I have just about eliminated processed food. I am focusing on lean protein, lots of fresh vegetables, and healthy fats. I also bought the SuperFoods book, where the author list what he thinks are the healthiest foods, and I try to incorporate them into my diet as much as possible.

The list includes wild salmon, blueberries, spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, beans, walnuts, soy, oats, oranges, pumpkin, tea, turkey, and yogurt.

I feel like I have used food my whole life to relieve anxiety and stress, to numb myself, to reward myself--a poor attempt to heal my spirit. But, I've finally started using it to heal my body. What a difference that has made.

I don't know exactly what made the lightbulb go off in my head, but I'm grateful for it, and I never want to go back to the old way of thinking/eating. I wish you all the success in the world.

Janey

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 11:24am
Welcome, Jana! You're off to a great start on your walking! Don't worry about the soreness. Keep at it and you will get stronger and the soreness will go away. Just don't overdo it. I used to get sore in my ankles when I walked, too, especially if I tried to walk fast. Now I can comfortably walk 3-4 miles at a brisk pace with no soreness. It's great that your hubby walks with you! I know I enjoy walking more when my dh walks with me.

Nice to have you here :)

~~Linda

246/208.5/199(for now)

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 06-16-2004
Mon, 08-23-2004 - 6:26pm
Hi there Jana and welcome to the boards!

 

  Shawna