Wanted to say Hello!

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Registered: 03-09-2006
Wanted to say Hello!
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Wed, 03-15-2006 - 2:51pm

Well, I decided to stop "lurking" and say hi to everyone...I'm 33 years old with about 127 pounds to lose...I started Monday and so far doing ok...I have been overweight all my life...up and down would go the scales...I got married last year and I'm sure have gained since the wedding...I'm so tired of being overweight...I feel like for the past 3 or so years I have been consumed with "starting a diet on Monday"...I'll start Monday...Monday would come, I would start a "diet" but usually by the end of the week I would "cheat" and that would be it...SO...this TIME I am making a LIFESTYLE change...I want to be healthier and not have to worry about my future health...I want to get in control of my weight and loose it this time...I want to me a mom and have a successful healthy pregnancy but at this point I am scared of the thought of it...I have read some of the threads here and they are so inspiring...Looking forward to getting to know some of you and encouraging each other along the way.

Misti

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Registered: 03-10-2006
Wed, 03-15-2006 - 7:21pm
hi tranqlty, welcome to the board. girl just take it one day at a time, i know what you speaking of i can relate my sistah. i use to be that monday dieter but i have change previous if i say i will diet tomorrow than thats that regardless of the day of the week. if i would get off track and mess up ill say oh well ill wait til monday to restart but why wait what if its something that can save your life if you get back on the band wagon right away i started asking myself. so now i dont wait i pray and just do it like nike says lol... i wish you well my sisah and remember one day at a time and with prayer all things are possible have a great day....sistah deme2005
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 6:54am

Welcome aboard Misty.. I'm glad you decided to post, it's more fun than lurking :)


It is great that you decided on a lifetime change.. for a lot of people a diet simply won't do it. And for people like us with a lot of weight to lose, a diet doesn't make much sense. A total makeover is needed.. and I don't think it's as overwhelming as it sounds (OK it gets frustrating sometimes, but nobody expects to change overnight)..


Good luck in your journey and keep us posted.. the bigger the group, the more support we can offer each other. And we do need a lot of support in this journey

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Thu, 03-16-2006 - 8:54am

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement deme2005...It's so nice to have people to talk to who are going through or know what you are talking about...One day at a time and prayer is all we can do!

Misti

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Registered: 03-09-2006
Thu, 03-16-2006 - 8:58am
Thanks for the reply...It's so great to have found a website to receive support and find people who are dealing with some of the same issues I am...I'm looking forward to logging my weigh in Monday with you guys...I feel like I have done pretty well this week of course the weekend will be the test!