Hello Everyone

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Registered: 03-14-2006
Hello Everyone
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Tue, 03-14-2006 - 4:12pm

Hi Everyone!

I'm new to this board. I'm 26 and have over 100 lbs to lose.I decided that today is the day After many months of just procrastinating I finally got fed up and I'm tierd of carrying all this excessive weight around my body.I was wondering if anybody had any tips for a newbie...I stopped drinking sodas and coffee over a month ago, which has helped, and I also went and bought a treadmill and a few light weights last night. Any Advice is Welcomed!...Thanks and have a Wonderful day :)

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 5:34am

Welcome to the board greykitty.. and congratulations on the steps you have taken so far. Quitting soda is a big step! And establishing an exercise program will really help too.


What are you planning when it comes to exercise? My opinion is that if you haven't exercised before, then you should start slow and build up with time. This way you will avoid injury and at the same time establish a habit. I think that it's better to take things slow than to vow for perfection and end up being frustrated and ditching the whole thing. Have you tried journaling? I found that writing what I eat makes me more conscious about my food choices and about how much I eat. After you journal for a

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Registered: 03-10-2006
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 12:45pm
HI GREYKITTEN, YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND YOU CAN DO IT? THAT'S GOOD YOU STOP WITH THE SODAS AND COFFEE. NOW ADD WATER AND TRY WORKING OUT SLOW MAYBE 15 MIN A DAY....GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW START AND I WISH YOU WELL......SISTAH DEME
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Registered: 08-18-2005
Fri, 03-17-2006 - 12:59am

I joined Curves. Like you, I have over 100 pounds to lose. I never stuck to any execise program, except for Curves. I joined a few months ago and I love it!!!!! My mother-in-law lost around 75 pounds going to Curves. I can be a little expensive if you're short on cash. It costs almost $100 to start, then $29 a month (if you choose atomatic check drafting). But, for me it's been worth it. I haven't lost any weight, but I've gained a lot of muscle and my clothes are looser. My problem is that I need to work on my eating habits. I hope this helps.

Sarah