New Member Determine to Lose Weight

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lovenlife

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Hi everyone!

I was looking up info on weight loss and accidentally came across this forum, and I am happy I did!

Here is my story: I am a 47 year old mother of 3 and a nana! I have been gaining weight steadily for the past 6 years (from 118 lbs in 2002 to 145lbs today and I am only 5'5"). Two years ago I was diagnosed as hypothyroid and was put on thyroid medication, but I am still having trouble losing the weight. Two days ago, I looked at a picture of me taken on Thanksgiving Day and I am just sick by all the weight I have gained. Anyway, my youngest daughter is graduating from High School in May 2009 and I am going on a cruise with her for her graduation present and I would really like to get down to at least 125 lbs by then. So, need lots of help and encouragement!!! I did register on the Fitday.com website today and am going to start tracking everything I put in my mouth!

Anywho, I am glad to be here and just wanted to say hi to everyone. I look forward to learning all I can from all of you!!
 
Welcome aboard! If you haven't already done so, read the stickied threads in the various forums; they are an excellent source of info. :coolgleamA:
 
Thank you for your reply, Txsqlchick....yes, I have been reading all the stickied threads and they are a great big help!

And congratulations to you for losing over 57 lbs!! That is wonderful! I know I only have 20-25 lbs to lose, and some people think.."oh, that is nothing," but to me it is the hardest thing in the world right now!!! for every 5 pounds I lose, I end up gaining it back and then another pound (SCREAM!!)

Anyway, thanks for your reply and I wish you continued success on your journey!!
 
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hi all im a new member and have had weight problems recently i was diagnosed with polysystic overies which means not only do i keep gaining weight but i am having difficulties having a child i have a daughter but always wanted more children, the doctor said it was possible but with alot of treatment but mainly my weight gain makes things worse not only do i have problems conceiving but i could get diabetes in years to come as chances are high i want to loose weight but being depressed most of the time doesnt help so i have come accross this forum for some support and help in my mission.

i need to change all now otherwise i will loose out on good health and having children which will add to my troubles, i thought i should pour my heart out so any friends or support i can get now is just pure luck and good fortune for me.

thankyou
 
Hello Hello! Im a new to the forum. My name is Austin im a college student and just looking for a site to help me stay on track. I started to lose weight about a year ago but broke my elbow, so it put me off for about 9 mounths, but im back and i am in full force once more! I am 6 foot used to play football and wrestled in high school. i started out at 285lbs and now am at 226lbs, my life goal is to be around 180.
Thank you for your time
Austin
 
Welcome to all the new guys on this thread. I'm new too, I just started 0n the 7th of Dec. This is a great way to get support and advice. Good luck to everyone.
 
So sorry about your thyroid issue :( At the very least, you are within a normal BMI range already :) Tracking all calories definitely works, whenever I slack off of that, I plateau or gain, so I highly encourage it! Best wishes to you and congrats on being a nana!
 
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