I'm glad I found this board!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
I'm glad I found this board!
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Sun, 10-24-2004 - 12:18pm
Hi there! I'm glad I found this board! I've been "around" 299 for a couple of years (299 doesn't sound as bad as 300, right? LOL) but I weighed myself this morning for the first time in a LONG time, and I'm at 314. Whoa! SOO...I came to ivillage in search of a diet board, and it looks like this one is just what I need. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better! By the way, do you do weekly weigh ins? I can't see any on the board...if not, would there be anyone interested in joining me in doing so? I think the "accountability" of posting my weight each week will add to my motivation.

Beth

314/314/145

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Registered: 05-08-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 12:41pm

Hi, Welcome to the board. My name is Irene I just joined the board a few days ago to get me motivated to excercise and change my eating habits. My docter prescribed me pills but they will be cut off if I dont change my habits to. These ladies are great here and an inspiration.

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 1:39pm
Hi there Beth :) I totally understand the "around" idea hehe Welcome to the boards and I hope that you can find some help and friends here :)
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 2:10pm
Welcome to the board Beth! Most of us around here are incredibly supportive. If it hadn't been for these ladies I know I would actually be gaining weight. I haven't lost anything permantly, but they keep me trying. I have juggled the same 5# back and forth a lot lately. These ladies give me inspiration to know I can do this and I am slowly making the changes needed to do so. That 300 number is what got me started too. At my all time high I was 298#. My current stats are 290/275/135. I got stuck on a plateau last May and since then I have been just trying to get my act togther. Good Luck to you on your weightloss journey! Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:17pm
Sure, Thursdays sound good! Maybe a few others will join us to, once we get started. I guess we can make this Thursday our first official weigh in, perhaps?

ps - about your husband coming home earlier - just think about how great it will be to be well started on your plan and feeling better about yourself, even if you haven't reached some "number" you were hoping to reach! I'll bet he is SOO proud of you!
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:19pm
Congratulations on your loss so far, Brenda! Like you say, it is far better to be stalled than to be gaining, and I'll be thrilled when I lose my first 15 pounds (which I see you already have!)
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 5:20pm
Thanks...yes, I was a bit shocked to see how far off my estimate was - time to start facing facts, I guess.
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Registered: 07-16-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 6:17pm
Hi Beth! Welcome to the board. I think you'll find this place chaulk full of wonderful, supportive, caring and fun women. It's a tough enough battle to lose the weight so it's always a bonus when you find others to share in your successes and challenges.

Cheers!

Lisa

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Sun, 10-24-2004 - 11:06pm

Hi Beth and Welcome!


I'm glad you found us too.

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