Newbie - Need Support

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Registered: 05-24-2004
Newbie - Need Support
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Thu, 01-06-2005 - 10:45am

Hi Ladies,

My name is Tiffany. I'm 26 years old and in a long term relationship (9 years). We have a 6 year old son. I am, like most of you, an on again off again dieter. I HAVE to make this time the last time. I stepped on the scale yesterday and weighed in at 290! That is the biggest I have ever been. For the past few years, I've been around 265. I don't know where these "extra" 25 lbs. came from. Well, yes I do. LOL. Anyway, I have to make a change. I'm not following a specific eating plan. It's kind of like South Beach/Zone/Atkins. Healthy protein and limited carbs. I am following the 12 Weeks to Weight Loss exercise program from about.com (although I haven't OFFICIALLY started yet). I think what I need most of all is support. I really believe I can do this. I HAVE to do this. I can't continue to gain weight and gain weight. I have to put a stop to this. I look forward to getting to know you all. I KNOW we can do this together!

~*Tiffany*~

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Registered: 07-22-2004
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 10:48am

Welcome Tiffany!


You have the right mindset.! You can do this!


For yourself and for your family.


It sounds like you are following a great plan and its a new year here is to a new you!

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 11:14am
Hello Tiffany and welcome to the boards!
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Registered: 11-11-2004
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 1:55pm
Hi and welcome here, Tiffany (: Sounds like you're on the right path, just keep coming here to let us help you stay on it!

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I am just a young girl in need of some

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Registered: 11-17-2004
Thu, 01-06-2005 - 2:01pm

Hi Tiffany!

Welcome to the board! It sounds like you are to a great start and have a great attitude! Look forward to seeing you around!

Amanda
285/245/230(for now)

Amanda

mom to Ethan (7), Ryen (6), and Katelyn (2)

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Registered: 01-03-2005
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 1:09pm

Welcome, Tiffany. I am also new to the group. I joined just after the 1st of the year. I too am following my own diet plan, and so far (in the last week) have lost 6 pounds. You'll definitely get lots of great support here, I've found.

304.5/298.5/296 (by 1/30)
Andrea

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Registered: 01-04-2004
Sat, 01-08-2005 - 2:47pm

Welcome Tiffany! Isn't it funny how those pounds just creep up on us without us even realizing it. But I know you can get the weight off with patience and determination. You've found the right place for support, too. I've been coming here for a year now and I can tell you the ladies here are great!

Welcome aboard :)

~~Linda
246/203.5/199(for now)

~~Linda

 

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Registered: 01-05-2000
Sun, 01-09-2005 - 9:12am

Yes, I see most of us realate to you! I started Atkins 6/2003 and lost 55 pounds. BUT I have been struggling for over a year now to get my act together. I was down to 223 at my lowest and the other day I got on the scale and was 250 and almost cried.

I had recently, (the last 6 months or so) decided no more diets. I am going to learn to eat moderatly. I am not going to leave things out, like a treat now and then. Well, I am still learning. I do go to curves 3 days a week and since I weighed at 250 I have been real good. I guess it scared be. Today I am down 3 pounds. You too can do it. Some days are good and some bad but you can lose the weight. Good luck, :-) Stephanie 280/247/200 for now