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Hi everybody! I´m a newb aswell. My wish is to drop a few pounds and I´m on the right path... I think ;)
I just want to say, good luck to everyone who fight the same struggle as I am!
 
Hi, this post is very informative; however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,
 
sharrychrist said:
Hi, this post is very informative; however I would like some specific information. If someone can help me then please send me a private message. Best Regards,
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you do not have the ability to PM for several days and several posts... read around the forum, and you will probably find the answers you need.
 
Newbie here as well

Hi everyone i've been lurking around this post for awhile. I just thought i would finally formally introduce myself. It took a minute for me to get approved. I'm not sure why but i'm sure happy that it finally happened. It's such a inspiration, and a great motivational tool to read all the great threads. It's so good to know know that as we all travel this road to slimmness it won't be a lonely trip all by ourselves. I have a question though. I've been working out for 2 weeks straight I've only missed only 1 day from going to the gym. I've only lost .8 lbs. I do 45-1hr cardio (elliptical, treadmill, bike) 3 days 45-1hr (free weights) So the rest of this week and from now on i've got to make some changes in my eating habits, I guess. I eat every three hours very porportioned healthy meals. I can't figure out what is going on. What can I do to jump start this weightloss journey? Someone please help. Any suggestions would be nice. I'm kinda frustrated with this whole thing, but of course i'm not quiting.
Goodluck to all. Bea
 
Introduction

Hey all

My name is Audrina and I have been overweight for about half my life. I have gone up and down and I am currently 50 pounds overweight. I joined this forum to get help, support and to have some sort of commitment because i'm fed up with not living the life i want to live.

Much love and support :hug2:

Audrina
 
Newb alert! Hello from LA

Hi there,
After several years of towing about 30 - 40 extra pounds, I'm truly, honestly ready to fight it off especially because my blood pressure started to go up, and my doctor recommended medication - which I learned could actually make you gain more. In short, this is serious business as I am trying to gain back my shape, and my heart. :jump:

I am 5'7-8ish and started out at 196 lbs about 3 weeks ago. I am now at 182lbs and feeling good already by watching my diet (eating more vegies and protein, and also working out). I'm looking forward to all the support and tons of information in this forum.

Formerly Ms Fat :)
 
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spend some time reading the stickied posts and you'll get a lot of good information

do start up a diary -it's the best place to get support and to record your challenges and victories and for us to gt to know you better

welcome to the forum - enjoy your stay
 
Please Help!!

Ok...well, this would be my first entry, and my last resort. I have been battling with my weight ever since I had my boy...have recently started Cohens, and need a little encouragement. Can somebody please let me in some hot tips of how to get around to starting new threads in these forums?

I would like to start one of my own, sort of like a diary style...with loads of encouragement from lovely ppl like yourselves! I have been sussing out the entries for a couple of weeks now, thought I may as well join...seems like fun :jump:

Hope everyone is going well on their own little journeys x
 
hi everyone... i've been trying to get this out but i'm sooo busy and i'm always interrupted. my name's julie...and i'm new and this is just the kind of place i need to to be right now...anonymous...nobody from my family's gonna pop up @ anytime ,roll their eyes and moan about me complaining about my weight , so, i feel safe. to begin with , i NEED to lose about 80 lbs. almost 10 yrs. ago i took those same 80 lbs. off over a 10 month period of time with vigorous excercise and disciplined eating . About 4 yrs. ago i'd thrown myself into working 80 hours a week ( 2:30 pm - 6:30 am ...lots of dbl shifts) and my whole entire life spiraled out of control ; mainly- my eating and excercise routine. i'm still working those crazy hours, and now , at 43, i feel like it may not come off as easy as it did when i was 34. i cannot find the motivation to start no matter how badly i want it....i'm way too tired and sore and stiff to excercise.....and i never know when to eat and what to eat while i'm working all eve and throughout the night ,so i'm constantly grazing and forraging ...i put anything and everything in my mouth .
...so.....does anybody have any advice for me? i'm completely stressed about this...i feel so unhealthy @223 lbs.... ( 5'4" ) ...i was not prepared to be this heavy and unfit at this time in my life....and i'm scared it won't come off...i feel like my fat has taken on a life of its own lol......thank you for any advice you may have and thanks for this board.
 
brand new

hey all! I'm brand new, just signed up. I found this site because I was searching for some inspirational photos and did a google search for "before and after" weight loss. This site popped up, and I have to say that I am 100% impressed with the outcomes that have been posted. My goal is to work hard enough to reach my goals and share my loss, too!

I'm a 28 year old femme that is about 100 pounds overweight. I've been heavy my entire life, but never as heavy as I am now. Aside from not being able to wear the clothes I like, and the discomfort of the extra weight...my added pounds never really bothered me; on the contrary, they have kept me safe all these years. My insecurities due to my size and the social hinderance that my consistant weight gain has caused keeps me (figuratively) immobile. My weight has always been a self-imposed, yet reliable anchor for me to stay exactly where I am. I don't take chances and I don't put myself out there (anywhere) because I've used my size as a gauge to let me know what I'm capable of. It's taken 28 years, but now I see how SILLY that is.

My current life doesn't suck...but it certainly could be better! I'm at a point in my life where I no longer want to accept a mediocre existence...in fact, I want to thrive. That new found desire to LIVE has opened my eyes to so many of my bad habits and my general lack of healthy lifestyle. I've worked on and improved my insides, and it's only natural for me to start working on the outside. I look forward to getting to know you guys in this forum! Thanks for existing!
 
Newbie

Hi there. I am Amy. Brand new to this. I have done weight watchers for years and just need a little bit more motivation.

Welcome to all new ideas and such. Avid exerciser and meticulously counting points....still... It's like the mafia, once you start counting, you never can give it up! LOL

Have a blessed day!!
 
Heres some advice, find something to do and stop eating to stay awake, also changing WHAT you are eating might help (ie from cookies to popcorn switch etc)
 
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Hi everyone I registered awhile ago, saved it into my favorites. So could go back to it, I could not find it till today when I cleaned out my files.

I am 43 years old from Melbourne Australia, and I am a choco-alcoholic lol

Seriously I need to lose at least 35 kgs, and I just don't know how to start.. But I believe with the help with this wonderful forum and your support, I can achieve anything.

Success to all

:D
 
115 lbs lost

I am new to this forum, in august of 2005 I weighed 340 I am 6' tall. I now weigh 225, I am 47 years old. I hired a personal trainer who got me started on a Fitness/Eating plan. I lost 50 lbs in the first 3 months, 77 lbs after 6 months, and 102 lbs in 8 months. Since then I have lost another 13 lbs and kept it over a year now......
 
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I am new to this forum, in august of 2005 I weighed 340 I am 6' tall. I now weigh 225, I am 47 years old. I hired a personal trainer who got me started on a Fitness/Eating plan. I lost 50 lbs in the first 3 months, 77 lbs after 6 months, and 102 lbs in 8 months. Since then I have lost another 13 lbs and kept it over a year now......
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Congrats, sound like your trainer gave you the tools, and you ran with it! Good job.

Welcome to the forum. :)
 
Hi everybody!

I just joined and I'm really excited to start losing weight. I've been putting it off for a while now, using excuses like I'm too busy, too tired, I have to much work to do.... I made the decision on Sunday to stop using excuses and just get my butt out of bed super early in the morning. So far, it's gone really well, granted, it's only Wednesday. I'm just sorely in need of motivation. I can't wait to get on the road to fitness, and I think that with the help I can find here, I'll finally reach my goals.
 
Hi..I am new here and I need a buddy to help me out on dieting and exercise plan.

I gained weight since I got here in Hawaii.. I was like 130 lbs before I got here and now I am 156 lbs. There's no clothes that fit me well now. I used to be a size 6 and now I am size 10. I wanted to lose weight before I get pregnant. so I know me and the baby will be healthy.

I tried dieting and exercising but I still dont lose weight. I dunno what to do.

Is there anyone out there that could help me out?
 
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