~May I join you?~

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Registered: 05-24-2005
~May I join you?~
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Tue, 05-24-2005 - 11:04pm

I need this board to help me in my weight loss journey. I am sick of being fat...sick of feeling like everyone is judging me because of my weight. I am truly tired of buying clothes that I hate, but need to get because it's all that will fit. I am tired of feeling sick after every meal...why do I do this to myself???

I am a mommy of two beautiful kids who love me the way I am, but their mommy does not love herself and she SO wants to change this. I am probably around 370 pounds at this time and maybe even higher.

I am job hunting at the moment and my weight is haunting me....first impressions...you know how it goes. I want better and I can do better.

May I please join you all for the upcoming fight??

Thanks in advance!
Lucy

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Registered: 05-23-2003
Tue, 05-24-2005 - 11:26pm

Hi, Lucy!

    
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Registered: 11-11-2003
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 1:06am

Hi Lucy! ..Welcome to the board. I think the same as you do, I always wonder what this person or that is thinking about my being overweight. I have 2 beautiful daughters, Faith age 5 years and Cayleigh age 11 months, Faith tells me all the time "mommy you're beautiful", and that makes me feel wonderful, but I want to be here in 20 years for her to tell me that ! .. I have found a lot of support here, and I know that u will as well. We are here to help you, to support you, and to give you a good KICK in the behind when you need it! (we all need one sometimes) .. feel free to ask any questions u may have, I'm sure most everyone here will try to help as best they can. Again welcome to the board, and I look forward to hearing more from u in future posts ! :)

Lynn
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Wed, 05-25-2005 - 1:12am

Hello Lucy,

welcome to our boards! there are lots of great people here who are very helpful and supportive and funny. You can post down in the journals section if you like. I pick up different ideas from the posts here. You will also slowly make changes as you like and before you know it you will be feeling healthier and stronger. nice to meet you!

kristy

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Registered: 07-01-2003
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 3:57am

Hi Lucy and welcome to the board. I also am a mother for a 14 month old. You will find a lot of support from the ladies over here. I get a lot of motivation reading the posts. You know you are not alone in this and people here really understand what you're going through. Good luck!
Mary
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Registered: 06-17-2003
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 2:07pm
Welcome Lucy. I look forward to getting to know you better. sharla
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Registered: 02-17-2004
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 2:19pm

Hi Lucy - Welcome. Jump right in. There are lot's of places here to do a lot of things. I just got back into it. I'm big on the food journal part down below. Ask questions, post tips or anything else.

Look forward to you posting!

Kerry
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Registered: 05-17-2004
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 2:51pm

Hi Lucy:

Welcome to our little corner of the world. I think you'll notice we all have at one time or another, felt the way you feel right now. Many of us struggle with that feeling daily. But what sets us apart is that we keep coming here for support and butt kicks and just plain old companionship from others who understand.

Have you given any thought to setting some goals? Maybe set a small one at first to get you on the road to success. I think many find that setting and reaching smaller goals makes you feel better. Like you're actually ACOMPLISHING things. It's hard to think in terms of losing over a hundred pounds, but you can do it!

I look forward to seeing you around!

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Fear

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Registered: 02-22-2005
Wed, 05-25-2005 - 3:21pm
Welcome and glad you found this warm place! LK
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Wed, 05-25-2005 - 9:30pm
Welcome to the board, Lucy! We will help you any way we can. We all know how hard it is to be overweight and we all know how good it feels to make a change. You can do this!