New here...hoping this time will be it!

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Registered: 08-26-2005
New here...hoping this time will be it!
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Fri, 08-26-2005 - 9:44am

Hi everyone, my name is Anna and I live in PA near Philadelphia. I am almost 24 and have a great life, except for one major issue: my weight. Most of my family is overweight with snail-like metabolisms, high cholesterol and heart problems. I used to weight about 170 throughout high school and have slowly gone up since then. I was about 240 at my highest in 2001, but went on to lose about 40 lbs and was down to 196 around the time of my wedding in 2003. I just started a new job where sales people are constantly bringing in things I shouldn’t be eating. I thought I had decent willpower, but I have realized that my willpower is only present when it comes to not buying the items myself. When they are provided to me, I can’t seem to resist. I haven’t gained back all of my weight but I am around 220 and feeling really bad about myself. I have very high cholesterol (have since I was young and not overweight since it is genetic) and am embarrassed for my husband. He is fit and I honestly am still baffled that he wants to be with me. It also doesn’t help that my 1 year old sister, who was always overweight with me, has recently gotten down to 160 and is looking great.

I have bought an elliptical trainer, figuring that if a $700 purchase doesn’t motivate me, what will? In general, I eat pretty well (except for when I am at work, but I am trying to work on that). I eat oatmeal for breakfast, a light yogurt for a snack, a lean cuisine for lunch, a luna bar for a snack, then dinner with chicken or fish, a vegetable and a small carb portion. For dessert, its usually low-fat frozen yogurt. I know there is room for improvement there, but I feel like the biggest hurdle is the exercise. I guess I am just looking for support in that area because I need to get over that initial hump and start to see results before I can really be motivated.

Okay, enough of my rambling. Thanks for listening!
Anna

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Fri, 08-26-2005 - 10:23am
Welcome Anna Im Jam from just north of Allentown PA... You came to a great place lots of wonderful ladies and great support.. Im just married with 2 kiddies and expecting #3 so I wont be losing for awhile but here for support
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Registered: 08-14-2005
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 10:28am
Hi there! Best wishes on your future weight loss goals. I know exercise can be extremely difficult. I find that it's most difficult because it feels more like a chore rather than fun. If you can find things that you ENJOY, like walking the family pet, walking with your hubby or a friend (and having a conversation), etc., it's something you're more likely to stick with. I vowed my stationary bike would never become a new place to hang laundry from. I lied. It's something I can do for 30 minutes once a week, but I need to supplement with other things. Find what works for you...as long as you're moving, it's fine. Again, best of luck. ~Tasha
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Registered: 05-25-2005
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 11:02am

Welcome to the board Anna!

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 12:32pm
Hi Anna and welcome to the boards!

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Registered: 02-22-2005
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 2:04pm
Welcome aboard! It is a nice place to be. Setting the same time aside everyday helps into getting into a routine for exercise. Have fun with your new machine! LK
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Registered: 08-26-2005
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 4:36pm
Exercise is a BIG hurdle for me as well. I find that i get bord with exercise VERY quickly. Try to rotate activities. I have an elliptical that i do some days and then other days i do pilates. And i think someone said that doing it at the same time everyday helps set up a routine....i couldnt agree more...absolutely. But as far as seeing results quickly, i am the SAME way, i am telling you, try pilates, especially the winsor series. The first time i did it, i could "feel" the results the next day, after a week i could definately tell a difference in my profile in the stomach area. It really works to bring those muscles in tight, so i know it was the pilates because going from 295 to 287 is not going to show THAT much of a difference in profile. PLus where as after most exercise routines i feel exhausted...with pilates i feel invigorated and ready to take on the day. Just for the record, it takes 28 days to form a habit...make exercise one of them.
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Registered: 11-04-2003
Fri, 08-26-2005 - 10:58pm
Just wanted to welcome you to the boards!