Another newbie....nice to meet you!

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Registered: 09-06-2006
Another newbie....nice to meet you!
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Sun, 12-10-2006 - 10:06pm

Hello!

I am having trouble finding motivation to lose weight in life and I thought that having others to talk to about this unpleasant subject might give me a boost. I shouldn't say that I am not motivated, I have lots of motivation. It is just finding the energy, drive, time, etc. that I struggle with.

Here is a breakdown of me: 25 years old, blissfully and happily married for 3.5 years, no kids yet but eagerly looking forward to being a parent. A big reason why I don't have kids is because I am scared to death to get pregnant at the weight I am. I am 5'7 and about 285 pounds. I just don't know how I got here. I was down to 218 with LA Weight Loss a couple years ago but then I got off track and I desperately wish that I hadn't.

I am looking for accountability and some other women that are in the same boat I am. I have a wonderfully supportive husband but it is nice to be able to chat with other women.

I am in a wedding in June and I am committed to losing 10lbs a month until we get there. I think that is realistic. I have been watching Biggest Loser and it is so inspiring.....

Happy Holidays everyone! Looking forward to meeting you all! What is the best way to connect with other's on here, I have never done this before? :)

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Registered: 07-20-2003
Sun, 12-10-2006 - 11:31pm

It's very nice to meet you too! welcome to the board. the ladies here are some of the most wonderful in the universe. Up until recently I have been just a lurker, but they helped me thru some critical times where I started to revert and do some emotional over eating - but their success and support helped me thru it.

No matter what you are going thru, there is someone here that can relate. We all can relate to the desire to lose - but with personal problems that cause us to over eat... well, there is where you will find these angels :)

So welcome aboard and good luck, if I can help you in anyway, just let me know. *hugs*

~ Kim

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 9:17am
Welcome to the board! You are so smart to try to get your weight down before trying to conceive! When DH and I started down that path and ran into problems every doctor we saw started by questioning my weight which was about 200. (I'm just shy of 5'7".) Also, your age is a tremendous advantage so 10 pounds/month might be realistic for you. The wedding is a nice bonus reason to lose, but I'd encourage you to focus on keeping yourself around and healthy so you and your hubby can stay blissful for a long, long time! All the best, Annie
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 9:44am
Welcome to the board. I wish you the best of luck!!

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 3:44pm

Hello yourself, and Happy Holidays!

I'm so glad you found this board. There is so much experience and support available here it's bound to be useful for you! Congratulation on the wedded bliss, and on having such a sensible attitude about losing weight before TTC, which should make for a healthier everyone.

Have you decided how you'll start? LA Weight Loss again, or something else? Whatever you chosse, I wish you the best of luck...

Misha
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Registered: 09-06-2006
Mon, 12-11-2006 - 9:19pm

Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for all the kind words. :)

My plan of attack is to keep it simple. I did really well on LA Weight Loss but financially it isn't possible for me right now. I am really irritated at how much money I have spent on the quest to lose weight so I am trying to be as frugal as possible.

I don't belong to a gym or anything so right now I am going to focus on walking and aerobics in my house. Maybe when our finances change I will be able to join a gym again but for now, I gotta keep it simple. I know that I can lose a lot of weight just by modifying my eating habits, that is what I did with LA Weight Loss. Their program was mainly just portion control. I am going to do that as well as the "no white" diet, with no processed foods, sugars, flours, etc.

My husband and I are so ready to have a baby, I just don't want to get pregnant and then have to deal with my weight. It is really irritating.

Any suggestions for at home workouts would be greatly appreciated! :)