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| Mon, 08-14-2006 - 1:28pm |
Hi Everyone,
I've decided to "officially" join since I have been lurking on some message boards occasionally. I just turned 29, but feel since I am so close to the Big 3-0 that I would have more in common with everyone here. A little bit about myself & my goals...
I live in Cleveland, am married, and have a 4 month old son (my first!) I gained 50+ lbs. during my pregnancy. The first 25 lbs. came off easily since I was breastfeeding for 2 months. Since stopping my weight has been stuck at 153. I'm 5'4", smaller frame, & want to get back to my healthy pre-pregnancy weight of 125-130. I also unfortuantely have an "apple" shape & carry all the extra weight around my midsection. uuggghhh!
I work full-time, and just started last week to really focus on reducing my calorie intake & eating healthier & to work out for about 30 min. on my elliptical machine ( also do a bit of strength training with hand weights/dumbells) I have to stay committed...I see myself in the mirror & am not happy. I have never weighed this much in my life & want to be my old self again. I know I probably will never look the same due to the pregnancy, but if I tone up, lose the weight, and get back into my old clothes I will feel better about myself.
I probably won't be able to check-in daily due to work & the baby at home, but I look forward to hearing about everyone's success & listening to all your helpful hints :)
thanks!
Anita

Hi Anita - we joined the group on the same day and have pretty similar weight/exercise struggles. Just wanted to say hi and looks like we joined a great group!
-Vanessa
Welcome to the board Anita!
Hi Anita! This is a great board to keep you in the right frame of mind. I have an almost 3 year old and getting in exercise when she was younger was near to impossible. She's just getting to the point where she's not as needy and capable of waiting for a little bit till I can get to her. You sure do have your hands full with work and a baby so I'm wishing you the best of luck.
Hi Anita, good to have you with us! (I believe I joined this board prior to my 30th also....a couple of years ago, I'm 34 now!!)
A little about me, I'm a school teacher- little ones, 3-6yr olds in a Montessori school- we go back next week. BOO! I have no children, apart from the angels in my classroom (I can say that now, I haven't had to deal with them for 2months now, lol).
Sounds like you've started off doing things right, watching what you eat AND exercising. Good for you. Looking forward to posting with you :-)
~IslandGirl
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