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Registered: 03-26-2003
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Tue, 07-25-2006 - 9:52am

Hello. My name is Annie. I'm 43, 5'7", and 242 lbs. (Down 10 lbs so far.) I am a mom to two wonderful kids--aged 5 and almost 7--and have a tremendous husband who has complete fat-blinders on when he sees me. I'm currently a SAHM who left a busy job four years ago when we adopted our two kids. Though maintaining a healthy weight has always been a struggle for me, the last 50 lbs. came with years of infertility treatment and the grief over our lack of success. Becoming an overnight mommy to two at home with a fridge of food just rounded out my already round body.

Four months ago my father passed away rather unexpectedly of a rare virus. He was diabetic but otherwise extremely fit and health conscious and at 80 could outpace most people in their 60s. It was a tremendous gift to have him with us, but more than his mere presence was the blessing of his vitality and vibrance. He experienced a real turn around thirty years ago when his diabetes was diagnosed. Losing him has given me great pause, and for perhaps the first time in my life I'm inspired to correct my weight problem out of health concerns rather than vanity. Not for the reflection in the mirror or the size of my pants, but for my kids, my husband, and future grandkids.

Anyway, I feel lucky to have found this group. I look forward to taking this life journey with you.

A
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Registered: 01-25-2006
In reply to: pghannie
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 10:13am
Welcome aboard and good luck to you on your journey!!

Angela


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Registered: 06-25-2006
In reply to: pghannie
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 11:16am

Welcome! I'm new too! Together we can all do it! :o)

Marie

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Registered: 05-22-2001
In reply to: pghannie
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 11:35am

Hello and welcome to the group! My name is Melissa and I am 5 ft 2 and weigh 242 pounds. I've lost 32 pounds now and my final goal weight is 150 so I have a way to go. This board has helped me out a lot.


It is so nice to have other people go through the same experiences that we have and understand the pain, etc.


Good luck to you!


Melissa




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Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: pghannie
Tue, 07-25-2006 - 1:36pm

Hello, Annie, and congratulations on the weight you've lost already!

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Registered: 02-06-2006
In reply to: pghannie
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 7:26am

And we're lucky to have you with us. Welcome to the board Annie and congratulations on the 10 pounds already lost. I'm looking forward to knowing you.


Are you following a specific plan? Started to exercise?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: pghannie
Wed, 07-26-2006 - 8:37am
Thanks Mary, you "loser!" :-) I'm not following any specific plan this time. Every time I try Weight Watchers I have to cheat and eat below my point range to lose any weight. My body doesn't respond to any of the low-carb approaches and I can't stand my own breath when I'm eating that way. (Blecch!) My only real successes have come from keeping my calories down and exercising, exercising, exercising. I'm targeting 1300 calories right now and nutritional balance. I'm looking forward to learning from others here.
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Registered: 02-06-2006
In reply to: pghannie
Thu, 07-27-2006 - 6:36am
Very sensible and

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