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| Thu, 01-26-2006 - 4:55pm |
Hi my name is Alyce and I am 38 and Im only 5 foot tall and I need to lose 200lbs which saying that sure scares me. I decided when my youngest son told me that he wished he could hug me with his arms around me that it was time to lose weight and get healthy so I can be around for him as he grows up. I dont have any support around me so I am looking for support in this new adventure I am taking for a healthier life style.
Alyce
Alyce

I know where you are coming from, my 5 yr old has bluntly told me I am fat. That one HURT bad, I know she didn't mean it harshly but I figured for a child to say that, then it must be the truth, so I had to open my eyes and see myself for what I have become, an unhealthy out of shape mom who struggled to just get through every day. I wish you all the luck in the world. Support is a big part of weight loss and I am lacking in that department as well, my family just doesn't understand how bad I need their support in this. We can do this if we set our minds to it.
Good Luck to Ya!!
Angela Shivers
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Angela
Welcome, Alyce! This is the place to be for support and ideas. Having a place to go when you need advice or a pat on the back for success is really important. We all do it our own way, but the bottom line is we are all here to lose. Sounds funny doesn't it? Good luck on your journey!
Laura
267/246/145
Hello Alyce, sounds like we have the same heighth
We have a lot in common. I am also vertically challenged (LOL) at 5 feet tall, I have about 160 pounds to lose and I am brand new to the board. I just completed my first week of my new healthier lifestyle (the word DIET just leaves a bad taste in my mouth!) and I must say I didn't do too badly. It is hard to go it alone. I think we can both find some support here. Best of luck to you and let me know how you are doing.
Just wanted to welcome you to the board. Looking forward to knowing you better.
Mary
247/216/165
Hi Alyce!
Sounds like you're determined! I'll be glad to offer whatever support I can.
I'm new to the board myself (first time here actually) and I have to lose 108 lbs. to reach my goal weight. I'm 5'2".
I've been dieting for about three weeks and I've lost ten pounds so far. I'm thinking of breaking it up into small increments (like convincing myself I only need to lose 10 lbs.) so it doesn't seem so daunting.
I guess I'll take it one day at a time.
Keep Up And Never Give Up,Penny
Hi Penny, that coulda been me writing the post. I lost 31 pounds and I'm stuck and need exercise to keep myself going back again. I eat almost the same as you do. I also eat smaller portions of whatever I cook for hubby. The only difference is that I started a couple of months ahead of you. Anyways, just wanted to say hi.
Mary
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