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Registered: 04-16-2006
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Sun, 04-16-2006 - 7:42pm
Hi. my name is JJ. I am new to this thing. I am looking for a female/females, who are serious about losing weight and would like to keep in contact. I am trying to lose about 50 lbs, my family is not supportive at all, and money is too tight to join a weight loss club, so any ideas or comments are welcome. thanks!
JJ
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Registered: 03-01-2006
Sun, 04-16-2006 - 8:38pm

Welcome, JJ!

You'll find lots of exactly what you're looking for here-- females (I think we're virtually all female, at least the posters) with plenty of support to offer. I'm sorry that your family isn't helpful-- always challenging, but not insurmountable!

Have you thought about how you'd like to proceed? If you check some previous posts, you'll find lots of ideas, motivation and tips... the CL is great for eliciting useful advice along with dishing out support... good luck!

Misha
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Mon, 04-17-2006 - 7:23am

Welcome to the board JJ.. it sucks when your family isn't supporting you.. but look at the bright side (yes it does have some benefits): nobody is pushing you or eying every meal you eat LOL.


Don't tell them what you're up to. Just start with something and they don't need to know. Their attitude will change after they see the results :) And I'm not just talking about the way you look, results as in having more energy, feeling better mentally and physically.. it makes a lot of difference overall in a person.


As Misha asked, did you decide on how you're going to start yet?

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 04-17-2006 - 7:44am
Thanks Misha..

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Mon, 04-17-2006 - 9:27am
Welcome to the board. There is alot of support here. I know how it feels to not have your family support you. That is one thing that brought me here also. I needed people to talk to for advice, support and ideas. Good luck.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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Registered: 04-22-2003
Tue, 04-18-2006 - 7:11pm
Hi JJ and welcome! Good luck on your journey, you are being brave by posting what you want for yourself. This is a great place for support!
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Tue, 04-18-2006 - 11:23pm

I'm new here myself, and I have to say that this have proven to be one of the most supportive boards I've ever had the pleasure of being a part of!

Sarah
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Registered: 04-16-2006
Wed, 04-19-2006 - 4:57pm
Thanks guys! you all seem really great. i appreciate the comments and the positivity from y'all. well so far my game plan seems to be to just eat better in general. lots of veggies and fruits...non processed foods. i take my dog to the park alot so perhaps i might start going for longer walks..any more advice or if y'all just wanna talk..i'd be delighted! thanks again!
J.J.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Thu, 04-20-2006 - 3:54am
It seams like a very good plan to me :)

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