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Registered: 03-06-2007
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Tue, 03-06-2007 - 12:49pm

I was reading some of the post on here and sounds like a awesome bunch of people to talk with. I am new to this forum. I have been battling with weight issues since about 6 months after the burth of my child 10 years ago. I just hit 30 and I am ready to get myself in shape for life now. Slowing I have gone from 130lbs to my current of 240lbs. I would like to get back down to 130. I know its going to be a long hard bumpy road to get there, but I am up to the challenge. I have just joined 24hr fitness and hired a trainer to help jump me into gear. What is a realistic per pound lost? I am cutting caleroies plus working out now, 2 things that I have not done in forever.

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Registered: 01-25-2006
In reply to: txgal_30
Tue, 03-06-2007 - 1:32pm
Welcome and best of luck to you.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: txgal_30
Tue, 03-06-2007 - 3:10pm

Hi and welcome,

Good luck getting back to a normal weight. I can relate to your situation as I didn't cross over to being obease until I was in my 30s and shooting fertility drugs. I'm 44 now and it doesn't get any easier with time. Best wishes!
Annie

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Registered: 02-06-2006
In reply to: txgal_30
Wed, 03-07-2007 - 8:35am

Welcome aboard!! And congratulations on starting a fitness plan already. Exercising is always the hardest part for me.


I am not sure what a realistic per pound loss is, it really differs from one person to another. At first you lose more rapidly, then it starts to slow down. It is "recommended" to lose 1-2 lbs a week, but I've seen many people on this board lose at a higher rate. And I myself lose at a very slow rate.


Wishing you all the luck in your weight loss journey. Looking forward to your posts

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Registered: 10-25-2004
In reply to: txgal_30
Wed, 03-07-2007 - 1:47pm

Welcome to the board and good luck!


 


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Registered: 03-06-2007
In reply to: txgal_30
Wed, 03-07-2007 - 1:51pm
Thank you for such the warm welcome. My first weigh in since I started my trainer is tomorrow. He will be retaking my measurements and all. Kinda nervous. I did not do so real this last week bc work has been stressful and busy :\
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Registered: 02-06-2006
In reply to: txgal_30
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:18am
You have to update us on how much you lost. Crossing my fingers for a great weigh in today!

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Registered: 03-06-2007
In reply to: txgal_30
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 2:42pm
Well today went well. I lost 5.25 lbs, he did not have time to remeasure me so we are going to do that next week.
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Registered: 01-25-2006
In reply to: txgal_30
Thu, 03-08-2007 - 3:12pm
GOOD FOR YOU!!!

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Angela

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Registered: 02-06-2006
In reply to: txgal_30
Sun, 03-11-2007 - 5:52am
Congratulations!! That's great news!

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