Hi, from Southern Louisiana

Kristi

Kristi

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Hello all,
My name is Kristi and this is my first time joining a weight loss community. I am 26 years old and I want to live a healthier lifestyle.

My story:
About 6 years ago I was 30 pounds overweight and lost it by exercising everyday and eating small high fiber meals. A year later I gained 10 pounds back and haven't stopped since. I now weigh 227 pounds and am very unhappy with myself. My long-term weight loss goal is to weigh 145 pounds or less. 135 would be ideal for me. My short term goal is to lose 15 pounds by the end of July. This month I have lost 5 pounds and am very excited about that! I plan on doing what I did 6 years ago because it worked for me--exercise, eating smaller portions, limiting calories, and eating high fiber food.

This time around I want to surround myself with support. I did not do that before and I am suffering because of that. I am hoping that I can encourage others and at the same time be encouraged.

Thanks for taking the time to read this :D

~Kristi~
 
Good goals. You are right about slow and steady!:auto: Just remember it is easier to go slow than stay steady...and we have to do both!
 
newbie question: What is a buddy list???

Can anyone tell me what a buddy list is? I saw the option to add or block people from a buddy list and was wondering what this is. Any ideas?? :confused:
 
From Southern Louisiana, huh? It's tough down here, isn't it? I'm from New Orleans and there's always great food and/or a party to tempt you! I've lost 70lbs and every day it's tough to avoid those temptations - it's easy to fall off track. This is the right place though, to get inspiration and to help keep you on track! I look forward to watching you progress toward your goal!
 
re:NolaRob

NolaRob said:
From Southern Louisiana, huh? It's tough down here, isn't it? I'm from New Orleans and there's always great food and/or a party to tempt you! I've lost 70lbs and every day it's tough to avoid those temptations - it's easy to fall off track. This is the right place though, to get inspiration and to help keep you on track! I look forward to watching you progress toward your goal!
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Hi neighbor! I'm from Lafayette and my dad and his parents are from New Orleans. That was a second home for me growing up! I just went last month to go to the Aquarium Of A. Fun times!

You are so right about the massive amounts of food everywhere you go. It is ridiculous! My dad and his side of the family LOVE to cook and so do I. I'm re-learning how to cook and how even small changes make a big difference. I cooked brown rice for gumbo for the first time yesterday! And I ate it in a small coffee mug instead of a "gumbo bowl" !!! haha!

I looked at your album of your before and after pics...yay! What an inspiration...people CAN lose weight in Louisiana! You really look amazing. I love the picture where you are pointing! It looks like you are saying, "Who IS that guy?" to your "before self."

Thanks for the encouragement! :)

~Kristi~
 
howdy neighbor!

ANGELANNIE said:
i am from boce, louisiana and i am hoping to find people that will encourage me to sa\tay on track:coolgleamA:
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I'd love to help. Are you wanting to lose weight, get fit, bulk up...what's your story?
 
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