starbrat's diet journal

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Registered: 08-01-2005
starbrat's diet journal
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Mon, 08-01-2005 - 10:33pm
Hey everyone. I came across this site after i saw a pic of myself. I looked like I was overflowing on the chair. It's inspired me to lose weight. I've gotten rid of the junk and now I just need the inspiration. Right now I'm 272 pounds, 6'1 and 25. I'd like to lose about 100 pounds and get down to 175. I"m tired of being a size 20. I'm tired of snoring and having sleep apnea and I want to fit comfortably in all chairs. I'd also like to shop at a store other than Lane Bryant. I actually have a gym membership which i haven't been using but I'm changing that fact tomorrow. I will not let all the skinny gym people intimidate me. I know that the strength i need will come from my heavenly father and savior and that I need encouragement from my sisters in chubbiness as well. :) I thank the Lord for your encouagement before you even give it to me. May God bless you and I hope to be able to encourage you as well.
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Registered: 07-01-2003
Tue, 08-02-2005 - 3:45am

Welcome aboard and good luck!! You came to the right place for inspiration. The ladies here offer lots of support and advice. Post often.

Mary
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Registered: 07-29-2005
Tue, 08-02-2005 - 9:58am

I totally understand your feelings about the gym. I'm thankful that I go to a ladies gym, but even there I felt like the skinny girls were staring at me saying "oh look at that overweight woman all red and sweaty." Who knows if they actually are saying that, but who cares. It finally dawned on me while on the elliptical machine that I wasn't pushing myself hard enough because I didn't want to get red in the face and sweat a little. Well those women or whoever it might be aren't going to be there for me (support, friend) a few years down the road when im still overweight because I decided not to workout because of them.

You definitely are on the right track :)

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Registered: 05-25-2005
Tue, 08-02-2005 - 12:27pm

Hi there,


I'm very glad you found our board as well.

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