Hello, New Here

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Registered: 07-02-2004
Hello, New Here
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Tue, 10-26-2004 - 6:23pm
I just want to do a brief introduction, I am one of those that could write a book if I let myself. I am excited to find this board, I really have been trying to get serious about losing weight, and this looks like a nice place to be. I lurk around the Compulsive Overeaters board and I just recently found this board. I currently weigh 378, my start weight is 399, I found out a while ago that I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), I don't know how many of you know about this but it can cause insulin resistance among other unwanted symptoms. Well anyway, for the longest time I was stuck at 350lbs and actually got down to about 320, then I got pregnant and after I had my daughter I ballooned up to 395(funny thing is I didn't gain when I was preg. I gained it after, of all the luck, lol). That was my wake up call I guess and so I have decided to take control. I started really working on my weight and such in the middle of Sept. I managed to lose 25lbs and then I started feeling depression creeping up on me so now I am trying to battle that as well, fortunatly I have only gained back 4lbs (unfortunately that was in two weeks). I know that if I don't start getting a hold of this again I will get deeper into depression and end up back at my start weight. So that is about as brief as I could make my story, I really look forward to this journey I will partake in, I hope I will have much success to celebrate with all of you as I know you all will have much success to celebrate with me.

Stephanie
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 6:30pm
Welcome Stephanie! Thanks for the nice introduction. You will find most of us are highly supportive so just pull up a chair and join us. Congrats on your wieghtloss. I also have depression and I know how hard it can be when it creeps up. Stay strong you'll make it. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 7:12pm

Hi Stephanie and welcome to the boards!

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Registered: 07-16-2004
Tue, 10-26-2004 - 10:54pm
Hi Stephanie and welcome to the board! I think you'll find a load of women ready to offer their support at a moments notice.

Hope to see you here often!

Cheers