Allow Myself to Introduce....Myself

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Registered: 11-15-2006
Allow Myself to Introduce....Myself
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Wed, 11-15-2006 - 4:49pm

Hi I'm Mina and I'm currently suffering information overload. I live in PG county Maryland and I have 100 pounds to lose. I'd like to lose about 80 of it in a year. Here's hoping. Anyway, I've been scouring the web, trying to find weightloss websites that interest me and will help keep me motivated. I'm not really certain what the correct fit for me is. I know I need a place to vent. A place to interact with others and ANYTHING that will keep me accountable. I've been a member of IVillage for a long time, but I hadn't been active. Upon revisiting, I like what I see. Could this be the place for me?

Sidebar: Considering how much I pay for the web and how much I hate to pay online, can any of the premium users tell me why you opted to pay for the Plus boards? Is it worth it? I mean if this becomes my cyber home, I'll definitely look into it.

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Registered: 08-30-2006
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 5:33pm
Hi and welcome to the board! I like this board, not only is it a good place to vent, but also to celebrate the big or little steps you take. The people here have been very supportive and friendly. It really does help to be able to bounce ideas off of people that are in the same boat, and encouraging to hear about the other people's successes. Hope to hear from you again.
-Charley
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 7:41pm
Hi Austin...I mean Mina,
LOL Welcome aboard. I can't speak to the value of being a paying member because I'm not, but I do know that this is a great place and you will be both accepted and helped with advice and encouragement whenever you need it. Good luck! Annie
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 7:53pm
Welcome aboard and best of luck to you. I paid because I wanted the convience of reading the posts a little faster.

 

Angela

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Registered: 02-07-2005
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 8:00pm
Hi and welcome! Ivillage has sooo many boards. With a paid membership, you can read 15 to 20 messages at a time...nice!
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Registered: 11-15-2006
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 10:51pm

Post Number Three!

I'm feeling pretty groovy about being here. Thanks for responding, ladies. I guess it will be time to get on to my fat. lol. I was looking at all the graphics you guys have. I guess that comes with the paid membership. I can't help wondering why such a large site charges for what other sites give for free. Oh well, no matter. It's the interaction that counts. I'm off to get started.

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Registered: 11-15-2006
Wed, 11-15-2006 - 10:57pm
Ah you know the Austin Powers. Instant coolness!
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 8:20am

Welcome to the board Mina!! This is a great please for motivation, support

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 9:38am

Hi Mina!

I agree, there is SOOO much weight loss information available, you'd think no one could possibly be a single pound above goal without a huge effort to stay that way. Huh? The best tip that I can give you is to try things out... this board is a fountain of ideas and experience!... and if it doesn't work for you, try another plan... just keeping at it is the main trick. For me, drinking lots of water, watching saturated fats & sodium especially carefully and the dreaded exercise seem to be the key.

Staying motivated and on plan is another things altogether. This board is helpful. Success, when it comes, is helpful. A swift self-kick in the rear every now and then is helpful.

I got the paid membership after a few months of visiting this board without one, mainly to be able to read the posts in less time. I have to confess, the tickers are great fun, too! The paid membership is certainly not necessary, but it's worth it to me.

Good luck, and hope to hear much more from you!

Misha
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Registered: 07-31-2006
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 1:19pm

Welcome to the board!

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Registered: 08-24-2006
Thu, 11-16-2006 - 7:11pm

Well hello there Mina!

 

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