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Fri, 04-28-2006 - 3:38pm

I would like to join this board if it is okay with everyone?! I am excited that there is somewhere to go to talk to people who are in the same situation as I am currently. I am 35 years old and a stay at home mom of 3. Most of the time my life is pretty crazy. It's a good crazy most of the time. Some days I go to bed knowing that I have been busy all day but have no idea what all I did.
My kids are 7,3 , and 10 months. I have been married for 12 years. I got married weighing 115 lbs. That was a long time ago.... I was told 6 mos before my wedding that I would not be able to have children unless I had a lot of help. That started me on hormones and depression. The hormones caused me to gain weight and added to the depression. Then the depression helped me to continue to gain weight.
I stopped the hormones and decided to just let things take their own course. And Well they did. But I was so disgusted with myself and my weight that things just got out of control. My top weight was 253. I gave birth to my last child at that weight and in MArch when I reached it not pregnant I knew that I had to do something.
I started my diet on
March 30th and I have lost 20 lbs to date. I am encouraged but lately I have been struggling alittle. I have exercised every day for 3 weeks tomorrow but eating has been alittle difficult the last few days. I have slipped in a few extras. "I've done so well one little hershey's kiss won't hurt...and so on like that. I know that every calorie counts.
I really want to get to 135 by February. I am throwing a 40th anniversary party for my parents and I will be seeing a lot family members that I have not seen since I was about that weight. I figure no one will notice a few extra lbs since I have had 3 kids but they probably will notice 100 and a few... LOL

Anyone if anyone has any advice on how to stay motivated and not eat those extra little calories through out the day I would love to hear them.

I am going to stop rambling now...
Thanks for listening

Kinda


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Registered: 10-31-2005
In reply to: kindah
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 3:48pm

Hi Kinda---


Well, it sounds like you are off to a good start.

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In reply to: kindah
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 3:53pm
Welcome to the board. You will get lots of support and ideas here. Are you exercising? Have you some that you like? Are you drinking enough water? Counting calories? Watching portions? Just a few things to think about. Good luck.

 
 
 
 

 
 
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Registered: 01-25-2006
In reply to: kindah
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 4:47pm

Welcome and good luck

Angela

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: kindah
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 6:16pm

Hi, and welcome!

Sarah
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Registered: 04-26-2006
In reply to: kindah
Fri, 04-28-2006 - 8:51pm

Thanks! Encouragement is always appreciated. Sounds like you are doing great too.. I think I have slipped alittle lately but I am trying to get back on track with diet. Thanks again...

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Registered: 04-26-2006
In reply to: kindah
Sat, 04-29-2006 - 5:04pm

Great idea. Since it takes a lot to fit in my hour of exercise a day doing more to earn a treat just might work. Especially since one of the main reasons that I want to treat is stress because of my hectic schedule. If I have to add something to it to cheat then I probably won't cheat as often. I will give that a try..

Thanks

Kinda