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Tue, 06-20-2006 - 12:01pm

Hi my name is Anna and I need to lose weight! My current weight is 240 pounds, and I want to get down to 140. I had my daughter in February of 05 and I am still 40 pounds heavier than I was before. My goal is to lose 100 pounds, get in shape, get a degree/certification in radiology, and possibly enter the Navy Reserves. oh, and I am 27 years old. So I need some support definitely!

Anna

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Registered: 06-08-2006
In reply to: kharmaoasis
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 12:41pm

Hi Anna!


Welcome to the board. Also congratulations on doing the first and most important step of starting to lose weight. It is really tough to

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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 2:06pm
Thanks! I feel really good about this, I don't know if it's because I'm getting older or if it's because of my daughter, but I've started to take responsibility for myself and actually follow through, and it feels good! The main thing that I need help with is the kind of foods to buy and daily calorie/meal intakes. I don't think I have ever been a healthy eater, even growing up. I mean, my Mom and I used to joke about a family we were friends with because they always had wheat bread and never white bread in the house. I realize now though that all of their kids (who are around my age) are physically fit and very athletic. Maybe wheat bread is they key! LOL Anyhoo, yeah, I need help!
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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 2:55pm

welcome aboard, and good luck in everything you are attempting to do!!

Angela

 

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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 7:02pm
Thank you and thank you =)
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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 12:34am
Hi there and Welcome! You've come to the right place! So what method of weight loss are you trying?
My ultimate goal right now is also 100 pounds (before we can try for another baby)
So we're somewhat in the same boat. I look forward to getting to know you. Good luck in everything!

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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 6:52am

Hey, your DD is so cute, mine is only two months older than her! Anyhoo, for now I am going to try to eat right and exercise more. I'm not really one for dieting, you know like going on the Atkins or the South Beach. I just love all kinds of food and these diets usually restrict me from having SOMETHING I like. I SHOULD go on weight watchers, but I don't really have the money to do that, so I will try to do it on my own. My main goal is to cut down my fast food and soda intake (I am literally addicted to Coca Cola!) I think if I drink more water also, that would be good. What are you trying?

Thanks for the welcome, and if you need support just email/message/whatever me=)

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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 7:24am

>>>>I don't know if it's because I'm getting older<<<<


Getting older??GETTING OLDER??!! You're 27.. you're young.. young.. young. Did I mention I was almost 27 myself? LOL


Welcome to the board!! I count calories myself so basically I can plan for whatever I want and don't feel deprived. I think your approach is great.. cutting soda alone will really make a difference.


Good luck with your journey.. Shoot any questions you have and we'll be more than glad to help. We'll be really happy to support you on this journey in whatever ways we can.. feeel free to support us back :)

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In reply to: kharmaoasis
Wed, 06-21-2006 - 10:49am
I'm with you on the "no diets" approach. They really are too restrictive. I think you can do just as well by really cutting back and exercising. I don't think any food should be off limits if you can make it in a healthy way. Cutting back on soda is a great way to start. My DH and I made a pact last night that we can still eat out sometimes, but we won't order anything that is fried anymore. I think thats really gonna help things. We're both drinking more water as well (even though I slacked yesterday haha)
Also, I wanted you to know that anytime you want to you can email me/IM, etc. and I will do the same like you said if I need to. Thanks!

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