New here....my story

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Registered: 04-22-2003
New here....my story
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Tue, 02-15-2005 - 3:48pm

Hi. I SOOOOOOO need to be here. I am 32 years old. I am 5 ft 6 inches and weigh 283 pounds. I'm a mess. To give you an idea....I was the Miss Teen Illinois delegate for our town at age 15. In college I began to gain weight. When I graduated at age 22 I weighed 180. Most people thought I probably weighed about 150. Same with now. I look more like 250. My hubby says it is due to muscle mass (he's a physical therapist). Anyway....250...280...whatever. I am OBESE. I need to make a big change. I would love tips, help.....anything. My Dad died one year ago.....Feb 26th to be exact. He was oinly 57 & died of small cell lung cancer. He would want me to get healthy. I miss him so much & that doesn't help. I take Zoloft for the depression. I think it is adding to the weight problem but I can't take a different one because I will still be nursing my daughter for the next 4 months. So here are my plans.....Weight Watchers online, treadmill in the morning, nothing to eat after 7:30 and to buy a pedometer to make sure I am moving enough. TIA for your help & support.

Marci
mommy to Abigail (Abbey) 5-15-01
mommy to Grace (Gracie) 6-17-04
Loving wife to Sam 10-23-99

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Registered: 07-23-2003
Tue, 02-15-2005 - 4:27pm

Hi Marci and welcome to the board. It is great to have you here with us. Sounds like you have a very good plan worked out. THat's the key, get moving, be accountable for what you eat, find a support network, and take your time, no matter how impatient we all are. :) So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I can't imagine how devastating that must be. I'm glad that you have found that the Zoloft helps and you are right, that may have a little to do with the weight gain but with your plan of action, you will be feeling healthier in no time. Can't wait to get to know you better.

Rhonda
237.5/226/200 for now

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Tue, 02-15-2005 - 10:52pm

Hi Marci:

It sounds like you have an excellent plan laid out for yourself.

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Fear

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Registered: 10-09-2004
Tue, 02-15-2005 - 11:06pm

Welcome aboard! You will like this board. Sorry about your dad, lost my fnl and I sure do miss him too.

Sussie_Q

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Registered: 11-04-2003
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 6:12am

Welcome to the boards Marci, I am so glad you decided to join us.

 
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Registered: 08-31-2004
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 11:07am

Hi there Marci!