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Old 12-29-2006, 06:42 PM   #1  
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I posted a little bit about myself in the profile thread but I wanted to properly introduce myself since I'll probably be hanging out here quite a bit during the next year.

I'm a newspaper journalist in my mid-40s. I'm married and have two children, one in the fifth grade and another who graduated from college three years ago.

I have just under 100 pounds to lose, close enough that I'm calling it an even 100.

I'm doing the Sonoma Diet because it's makes so much sense to me and it doesn't even seem like a diet at all. Starting out, my exercise program is just walking. My husband wants me to do that for as long as I'm on the first wave of Sonoma while he customizes a weightlifting and cardio program for me. My husband is an exercise & fitness nut -- he works out religiously -- so I have my own built-in personal trainer.

I've set a few mini goals to help me along the way.

1) Break the 200 pound mark (by March)

2) Be able to shop at Anne Klein's again (by August). Her largest sizes are 14.

3) Wear this David Meister dress to a New Year's Eve party next year.

I'll probably set some more mini goals but those are the biggies!

Nice to "meet" you all.

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Old 12-29-2006, 06:47 PM   #2  
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Welcome, Patty!!!
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Old 12-29-2006, 06:57 PM   #3  
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HI PattyW,

The David Meister dress is absolutely beautiful! You would feel like a real princesss in that one!

Welcome! Looking forward to getting to know you.
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Old 12-29-2006, 07:39 PM   #4  
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Welcome Patty! Oh, I love your avatar AND that dress!
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Old 12-30-2006, 12:50 AM   #5  
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Welcome to the 100 lb club and to 3fc. Great to have you on board. That is one beautiful dress. HAving your own personal trainer is great!!! I'm not at all familiar with the Sonoma diet, can you tell us a little bit about it? Anyway, good luck obtaining your goals. I look forward to hearing more from you and getting to know you better.
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Old 12-30-2006, 12:54 AM   #6  
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Hi Patty!

That dress is absolutely gorgeous and you'll feel a million dollars in it. Look forward to seeing you around the place



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Old 12-30-2006, 09:42 AM   #7  
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Welcome, Patty! My husband is my personal trainer, too. I love having him to work out with. The dress is phenomenal!
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:42 AM   #8  
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Welcome Patty....and I absolutely love the dress! Post often!
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Old 12-31-2006, 12:37 PM   #9  
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You have found a great place for support!! Looks like you have a great plan in place. And a fitness nut for a husband is just great!!! Check out this thread for more info on the 100 lb club!

Great to meet you!!!
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Welcome to the forum Patty! I can't wait to see a picture of you in that dress a year from now! It's absolutely beautiful!!

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Old 12-31-2006, 06:33 PM   #11  
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
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