New here , I'm back on the wagon

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Registered: 09-22-2003
New here , I'm back on the wagon
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Tue, 01-02-2007 - 11:30pm

Hi there everyone,
My name is Nikki and I will be 30 years old next week. I am a SAHM Mom to 5 awesome kids age 10,9,7,5,1 and we live in Alabama. I have always been a plus size girl but strived to be hip and stylish.

I had lost 75 pounds 3 years ago when I hit my all time highest weight. I have slowly gained back 46 of those pounds since (during pregnancy and afterwards). The first time I lost weight I did it own my own with exercise, smaller portions and low carbs. I am ready to be serious about it again and forever.

I have 2 trips coming up in the spring. One is in March it's a surprise trip (destination to be announced the week of the trip) with my husband's whole company, we were just told we'd need a swimsuit and clothes for warm weather. EEK! And the second trip is a cruise in April to Mexico. Again swimsuit , formal sexy dress and cute summer clothes.

I was sick two weeks ago and had to face the Doctor's office scale. So I will use that as my starting weight 246. I would really like to be in the 220's by March.And strive for 200 by summer. It is doable if I work hard . Today is day 2 of my cutting back or detox as I like to think of it. And today I did well but feel hungry. I know tomorrow will be a little easier. I already have plans to walk the track with a friend tomorrow. I will start with atleast 1 mile maybe more if I can handle it ( I have had previous hip surgery). I have an elliptical and weights at home that I will slowly work back into my daily routine.

I look forward to getting to know you all. Now I need to sign up for the Express package so I can get a ticker. SMiles!!!

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Registered: 01-17-2004
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 2:41am
Hi! I am new too :) well..im back ..LOL I was here and then stopped caring about my weight..but im back to make a difference now ;)
Looking forward to losing weight with you! I want to come on the trips with you! :) lol
I am Shannon, I am 22, 2 kids, my daughter is 2 1/2 and my son is almost 8 months :) I will update my siggy soon with pics of them....lol
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Registered: 06-16-2003
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 4:15am

Welcome, Nikki! Wow, it sounds like your husband works for a great company! Two trips involving bathing suits are excellent motivation! Best wishes and I look forward to posting with you.

Mary #3
247/221.5/135

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Wed, 01-03-2007 - 8:25am

Hi Nikki and welcome aboard.. Can I work for your husband's company? LOL


Congratulations for losing all that weight, even with gaining some back, you've done a great job overall. Keep those two trips on mind.. I bet you'll look stunning in both of them! Just keep working at it and we'll be here to cheer you on.

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