Hi, new here, sorta

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Hi, new here, sorta
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Thu, 07-01-2004 - 2:09am
Hi all,

I'm new here. Sorta. I used to haunt the ivillage Never Say Diet board for a long time, and once in a while join other weightloss boards here but never stick it out.

I found out this morning that I am going to Ireland in September and I am so excited! But I want to lose as much weight as I can before then. I am very overweight (5'4" and 245 pounds) and have alot to lose, so I don't expect to be thin by then, just a little lighter and feel a little better about how I look.

I NEED to do this. I want to be healthier, and I want to prove to myself that I CAN lose, because then when I come back form Ireland I can continue my weightloss journey.

I'm not going to go on a crash diet that is unhealthy, hard to stick to, or where I'll just gain the weight back. I may go by weight watchers tomorrow. WW is not my favorite program or company, but it's the lesser of the other evils (evil weight loss companies and diets, LOL).

A relative of mine wins lots of trips and often gives them away, and he gave this to my mom and she wants me to go with her. All expenses paid, one week, for two people. Hubby is going to try to get tickets for the same week so we can enjoy it together.

I'd love to find some support online. I love to email and chat on instant message, so feel free to reply here or email me or look me up on I.M. My email and I.M. info is in my signature.

I'm 34, married, no kids, 2 cats, web designer, photographer.

Cheers!

Lauren :)

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 9:25am

Hi Lauren- good to see you again! I think the last time you were here was sometime in April-- in any case it's good to see you again.


I'm going to link you to the summer challenge we're doing- a great way to start off on the wagon;
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbfitthirty&msg=7674.1&ctx=0


We are in the middle of Week 4- Park It! And we'd love you to join us!

Week 4- Park It! June 28-July 4
Exercise- With weights…
This week try to get to a park- now if it’s one with swings and things….test your own strength. Can you hang upside down on the monkey bars? If you’re not that adventurous, get those weights and resistance bands out, and work those muscles ladies!
Food- Protein
This week let’s see if you can become aware of where your protein is coming from EACH day. Try something new- like Tofu!
Self-
Make a POSITIVE THOUGHTS journal, either on line or in a little notebook!


Also here is the link for our website; http://pages.ivillage.com/cl-vi_islandgirl/
There are some great getting started tips there, see the welcome wagon and tips pages.

On another note- I'm originally from Ireland! Where are you going? I can pass on some information to you if you'd like ;-)

Again, good to see you & good luck ~IslandGirl

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http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-fbfitthirty

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Registered: 08-18-2003
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 10:06am

Hi Lauren and welcome back again!


Coming here is a great thing you can do to lose some weight and get into shape!

~~ Steffy ~~
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Registered: 06-30-2003
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 10:39am
Hey Lauren

What great motivation - a trip to Ireland.

Steffie is right on target. Small steps are the way to go. Plan your food to include a well ballanced diet. Schedule exercise - I am bad at this it is too hot and humid sometime. Stay positive and remember if you slip up at one meal get back on the wagon with the next one. And don't forget your water.

Check in often - this is a very positive and supportative group.

Robyn

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Registered: 04-14-2004
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 12:59pm
Hi, Lauren! Wow, that is really exciting! Welcome aboard!!
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Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 1:10pm

Welcome Lauren!!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
Thu, 07-01-2004 - 4:48pm
Hi all, thanks for your kind replies. :)

Thanks for the great tips and inspration.

IslandGirl, I'm not sure yet where we are going. I think mostly Dublin but I can't be sure until I get the itinerary. There are probably alot of pre-planned things, sounds like a package-deal. If I were to go on my own, I'd just buy a plane ticket and hotel room and play the rest by ear. I'm not a big fan of bus tours and obligations, but hey, it's free, so I ain't complaining! I hope my Uncle gets back to me ASAP re. the itinerary so that my Hubby can try to get tickets for the same time.

Cheers!

Lauren :)

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~Yahoo Messenger: "laserone123x"

*Email: ivb-laserone2(TAKETHISPARTOUT)@spamex.com

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