New Member. My 1st post.

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Registered: 04-19-2005
New Member. My 1st post.
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Tue, 04-19-2005 - 3:16am
Hello everyone. This is my first post. My name is Melissa and I live in Georgia. I am 28 years old and I am tired of being overweight. I have been overweight for a few years now. I am 5'3 and 275 pounds. I also have high blood pressure and I am on medication for it. My weakness is carbs and latenight eating and snacking. I am about to start a diet. My goal is to get down to 125 pounds. I know that losing 150 pounds is going to take a long time and alot of encouragement. I am happy to have a wonderful husband who will cheer me on! But to be honest, I am already discouraged and I haven't even started my diet yet. I guess it is due to the amount of weight I need to lose. I don't have a problem changing my eating habits. My problem will be starting the exercise routine. I will have a hard time getting motivated but I have been on a diet before and I know that for me after the first couple of weeks, it gets easier and easier as I get comfortable with a daily routine. I also have a 14 month old baby boy. I want to get healthy for him. I don't want him to grow up without a mother.
So we will see how this diet goes. Good luck to everyone!
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Registered: 03-31-2004
Tue, 04-19-2005 - 9:01am
Good luck to you! Congrats on the fresh start and the baby!
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Registered: 03-19-2004
Tue, 04-19-2005 - 9:50am
I know how you feel.
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Registered: 08-31-2004
Tue, 04-19-2005 - 5:48pm
Hi Melissa and welcome to the board!
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Tue, 04-19-2005 - 6:51pm
Welcome Melissa, It is wonderful that you have such a wonderful and supportive husband. Maybe if you set smaller goals with rewards the task will not seem so overwhelming to you.I look forward to getting to know you better and hope that you find the support you need here. sharla
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Registered: 04-12-2005
Tue, 04-19-2005 - 9:04pm

Hi Melissa,

I know exactly how you feel. I have about 120 to lose. I thought about that at first when I set my goal, but then put it out of my mind. Each pound lost feels like a major victory to me. I make it my goal to stay on track with eating and try not to think about the poundage. Its great that you have a hubby to help you--mine doesn't quite get the whole weight loss thing. Come here often for motivation--these ladies are great. But I still can't get motivated to exercise. So far, changing my eating has helped and I have lost 5.5 pounds. I don't set big goals b/c I know I won't stick to them. I set little goals all the time, like eat a smaller portion than I did the last time or take the stairs at work. I'll be rooting for you!