This is my first

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Registered: 02-12-2006
This is my first
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Sun, 02-12-2006 - 10:04am
This is my very first message on a board so I'm a little nervous. I am attempting to lose weight, as I have for much of my life. At times I have been successful and at times have miserably failed. I truly believe if I do not lose weight, it will kill me, so this time I feel an urgency to succeed. I purchased a treadmill and placed it in front of the television in my living room. So far, this has worked. However, it seems I cannot keep food out of my mouth. I've done some thinking and believe I am simply lonely. I work long hours, come home, feed the dogs, eat, watch television/exercise, then go to bed. I relocated to this area about 1 1/2 years ago and have made few friends, in part due to the long work hours. I attend church -- with 7000 other people, so that has not really been a place to make friends. So, I am looking to this board, hoping for support and friendship. Thank you for listening.
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sun, 02-12-2006 - 4:48pm

I just wanted to say hello and the best of luck to you. I have only been here a couple of weeks and I haven't really lost much weight, 4.5 lbs the first week, but nothing since, but I do feel my jeans getting a little looser so the treadmill must be doing something for me at any rate. I have a problem with wanting to eat because I am bored, lonely, or just plain upset/mad myself so I understand the eating problem. I have my family but during the day when it is just me and the baby I find myself lonely for adult conversation and want to plop in front of the TV and eat til my family gets home and that is never good.
Anyways, good luck to you with you goals.

Angela Shivers

 

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Registered: 02-12-2006
Sun, 02-12-2006 - 9:10pm
Welcome. I can completely understand your fustration about the ups and downs of losing weight. I have been there many times my self. As far as the long working hours. I know exactly how you feel. I have a boss who wants me to work 60 hours but only wants to be log 40 hours per week. For instance, I am working 3 12 hour shifts and 2 8 hour shifts but the boss is constantly asking me if I am near my 40 hour limit. Did I mention the increasing stess of this job. Don't get me started. I feel like I spend the majority of my life at work--I just occaisionally visit home. I didn't mean to tell this much. I just wanted you to know that I understand. I hope that you can count on me for friendship and support.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 02-13-2006 - 6:03am

Welcome aboard!! No need to be nervous, it's a friendly atmosphere here. Please join us, post often, ask any questions, and ask for support when you need it.


You said that sometimes you were successful and lost weight. What did you do differently then?


I am looking forward to knowing you better



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