New & Looking For Support

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
New & Looking For Support
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Sun, 11-05-2006 - 7:05pm

Hi! I'm Jan. I'm 40yrs. old and am wanting to lose weight & be healthy! Also, I have an
important family wedding in about a year & don't want to go as I am now. My all time
weight high was 291. It's still unbeleivable to me that I let myself get so darn big!

As of today, I am 249. The weight has been coming off slowly over the past year. I suffer
with depression & take meds for that & also high blood pressure. Diabetes runs in the
family, so I'm sure that's next if I don't get this weight off.

I'm not on any type of "diet". Only eating healthy, smaller portions & incorporating
exercise.
I'm hoping to get to know you & maybe exchange some recipes/ideas.

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Registered: 02-03-2005
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 10:17pm
Welcome to the board.
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Sun, 11-05-2006 - 11:35pm
First let me congratulate you on the weight loss you have achieved so far. Now let me say welcome aboard and best of luck to you on continuing to lose.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 5:25am
Thank you for the kind words & warm welcome! It's hard to look at what I've lost, when
there is still so much to go! I have to keep reminding myself that I have done well and
can make it to the finish line.
Jan
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 5:28am
Are you on any hbp meds? I take daily meds & right now, they say it is "controlled".
It scares me though. I don't want to be on these meds forever. I'm hoping that if I
can get the weight off, maybe they can at least lower my dose...
Jan
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Registered: 10-25-2006
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 3:15pm
Hi! I just wanted to say hello and welcome! I also take depression meds. Depression takes a toll on weight loss I think. If you got past it then maybe I can! Congratulations on your weight loss thus far! Keep going! :-)
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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-20-2006
Mon, 11-06-2006 - 3:23pm
Hi,
Welcome and good luck. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. I am bipolar and take meds for depression too. I know that makes it harder to loose weight. Be patient and keep working hard. Take care, Cyndi
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Tue, 11-07-2006 - 5:56am

Welcome to the board Jan, I'm glad you're joining us. Congratulations on your weight loss so far... You've gone a long way.. 42 lbs is a great achievement!


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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
Tue, 11-07-2006 - 6:25am
Laura,
Thank you for the warm welcome! I think depression definately can make losing weight
harder at times! I am an "emotional eater". I try to ask myself why I'm actually
eating...am I really hungry? I also try to eat slow & do not let anything interrupt
my meal time. If I can do it, anyone can & you will! Don't give up!
Jan
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2005
Tue, 11-07-2006 - 6:27am
Looking forward to getting to know all of you!
Thank you for making me feel welcome, Cyndi
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Registered: 06-29-2005
Tue, 11-07-2006 - 6:30am
Wow, you've lost quite a bit of weight yourself. Awesome! Almost 1/2 way to your goal.
Thanks for the recipe info., I will be sure to check those out.
Jan