Introduction

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2004
Introduction
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Thu, 09-09-2004 - 12:12am
Hello all.

My name is Linda. I've been reading your posts for awhile and finally found the courage to post. This is totally new to me. I've never posted on any board before.

I've been overweight since I was little. I have quite a few health issues related to my being overweight. At 26 I am 5' 7" and now weigh 323 pounds and NEED to do something about it. I've started a new low-calorie diet and have begun walking. I can only do about 1 mile every other day but it is a good start.

Three years ago I was diagnosed with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety. Since then I've been working my way back to good health. It's been a long road but I'm finally at a point where I can dedicate more of myself to working on my weight issue. I'm on several medications but I hope as I lose weight and become healthier I may be able to get off a couple of them. Well, there is a little bit about me.

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you and the interchange of encouragement that I've been seeing on this board.

Thank You

Linda

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-03-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 3:46am
Welcome Linda,

It sounds like you're on the right path. 1 mile every other day would kick my booty, lol. I am new to this board as well and you've found the right place. The ladies here are very supportive and have a bunch of wonderful ideas and stories. Glad that you decided to post.

Take Care,

Critter

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Registered: 02-19-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 7:21am
Welcome Linda,

We'll succeed together! :-)

Faith

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2003
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 9:02am
Hi Linda, welcome here!

I'm glad to hear that you're able to start working on your physical stuff, because that means the emotional stuff must be better (:

About the walking a mile every other day? Well, I only just today walked my first mile, so you're way ahead of me! I found that I really love it, too. So relaxing! And walking is so good for you.

GL with everything and I look forward to hearing more from you (:

- Yav

"What is an 'Oprah'?" - Teal'c, SG-1

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 11:45am
Hi there Linda and welcome to the boards! Im glad that you decided to join us :) We could always use new faces around here. Give us a holler if there is anything we can help you with!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-28-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 12:35pm
Welcome Linda. I know you'll find lots of great people here and we're glad to have you!

Shannon

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-04-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 1:04pm
From one Linda to another, welcome! You're off to a great start by walking a mile every other day. Don't worry if that's all you can do right now. I think it's great! Keep at it and pretty soon you'll be doing more than you thought you could. Good luck and I'm glad you joined us :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-08-2004
In reply to: linmar01
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 4:47pm
Hello and thank you all for such a warm welcome. I know this is going to be a wonderful place to be a part of.

Thank you again,

Linda