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12-19-2007, 09:29 AM
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New mom, aspiring DVM
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Ames, IA
Posts: 167
S/C/G: 280/ticker/135
Height: 5'7"
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Cripes!! Never thought I'd be here!!
I've been in and out of 3FC for a little over a year now, but unfortunately off the site and out of my healthy lifestyle for several months now. I've had a lot of changes in my life, and the worst has been starting to wear scrubs daily for a job in a vet's office - I didn't notice just how tight my clothes were getting!
I knew I was gaining weight over the last 6 months or so since I moved in with my fiance (eating with/like a guy is a BIG mistake!), but I never realized just how bad it was until I hopped on the scale this morning. I'm almost 40 pounds heavier than I was a year ago!!! 230! What the heck was I thinking??
All of my "I'm not THAT fat" excuses over the years are suddenly slapping me in the face.... "at least I can still wear 'regular' clothes" (even if they're XL/size 16-18 and barely fitting).... "at least I'm still active - I can still run 3 miles a day" (until I stopped running.... "at least I still have a waist and a generally good hourglass shape"...."at least I don't have to lose a lot of weight - not like 100 pounds or anything"....
Alright. All those excuses are suddenly bouncing back to me - I now AM "that fat." I have 100 pounds to lose. I've completely lost the fitness level I've always maintained - I haven't taken steps toward any deliberate exercise in months. I'm not beating myself up, but I'm finally seeing myself clearly for the first time in forever (I've always had a "positive" image - possibly so "positive" to be deluding myself!)
I want to be healthy again. I want to be thin for the first time in my life. I want to be healthy to start my life together with my fiance and to start a family together. Most importantly, I want to establish healthy habits to carry through the rest of my life. I know how to do it - I just need to get going!
Any support is welcome - I never thought I'd be in the 100-pounds-to-go club, but I've always read this board - you guys have some of the greatest advice and upbeat people! Here I go!
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12-19-2007, 10:14 AM
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Heather 2.0
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Middle of Nowhere
Posts: 1,472
S/C/G: 290/281/139
Height: 5'8"
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Welcome back, chick! I wondered where you'd gone
The important thing IS that you ARE back - and we're all here to support you, too!
Just climb on that horse and take those reins in hand!! You CAN do this!
Heather
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12-19-2007, 10:18 AM
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Mango Empress
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Sweden
Posts: 252
S/C/G: 275/check my ticker!/145
Height: 5'6"
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welcome back! (i'm just returning myself) sometimes reality checks are hard but they're worth it in the end. good for you for taking back control of your health!
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12-19-2007, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Northern California
Posts: 988
S/C/G: 292/144/145
Height: 5'10"
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Welcome Back! I think eating like our guys may be one of the biggest mistakes women make. I know it got me once.
Good luck on your journey. Stick around; we are a supportive bunch.
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12-19-2007, 10:47 AM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
S/C/G: 287/120's
Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Oh hello there and WELCOME back. Glad you've decided to step on that scale. I personally avoided it for close to 15 years - not such a good idea. When I finally stepped on it, I had over 150 lbs to lose. Sheesh. So, I hear you.
I'm also glad to hear that you're ready to embark on a journey to health and fitness. I wish you much good luck. And we are most definitely here to support you in any and every way that you need. Good luck.
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12-19-2007, 11:02 AM
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Diane
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 5,467
S/C/G: 294/258.0/180
Height: 5'6"
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Good to see you back. You'll get it done this time, don't be discouraged. Start again and keep plugging along. You can do it!!
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12-19-2007, 11:56 AM
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MSer living healthy
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,739
S/C/G: 300/176/170
Height: 5ft 8in
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I think many of us can relate to your story in one way or another. I played an ostrich for so long and when I finally took my head out of the sand I had over 130lbs to lose.
Please join us on this forum and start on your journey to a healthier new you.
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12-19-2007, 03:23 PM
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2 wheels is plenty :D
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 3,099
S/C/G: 264/195/150
Height: 5'4"
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Welcome back - I 'member you!
I've been nailed by letting myself eat like DH as well. So I totally hear ya.
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12-19-2007, 08:22 PM
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The Radiant One
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 250/142/135
Height: 5'2"
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Good luck! It's a long journey, and there will be bumps in the road - but the destination is the most important thing.
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12-19-2007, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 105
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Welcome back and congratulations on starting again! In my opinion, being healthy and taking care of yourself is a constant work in progress. So it's great that you were able to first of all be courageous enough to get on the scale, and be honest with yourself about where you are and where you want to be.
GOOD LUCK.
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12-20-2007, 03:42 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 11
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Hi ~~ I'm new here, so you don't know me, but I totally relate to what you wrote. For me, eating like my guy was wonderfully liberating, but WHOA -- I packed on mega-pounds & he just got a little overweight, but kinda normal! So unfair!! Welcome back
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12-20-2007, 07:57 AM
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Just Yr Everyday Chick
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 10,852
S/C/G: Lost 50 lbs, regained some
Height: 5'3"
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Hey Rock Chalk,
I do remember you. Sorry things took that turn... But you're not alone. I, too, had to wake up one day and admit that what I was doing wasn't working and hadn't been working...
OK, so now you know! And that's a good thing! Take it from here!
Good luck!
Jay
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12-21-2007, 02:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 460
S/C/G: 236/ticker/135
Height: 5'3"
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Welcome back! This is such a great place--I wish I'd found it when I started my journey!
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12-21-2007, 03:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 436
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welcome back, and good luck. I'm sure you'll handle your business.
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