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Old 08-14-2008, 10:33 AM   #1  
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Hi everyone! I'm sure there are lots of new folks here whom I don't know. I posted here in the 100lb. club lots over the last year or two. I lost 115 pounds and got to my goal weight of 165 pounds back in October of last year. I went from being an obese, sedentary, unhappy woman to being a runner and cross country coach who felt better than ever. Because my body was finally healthy, I was able to get pregnant after years of trying. I met my goal in October and conceived around the beginning of November! It was a wonderful surprise, and my baby was born last Thursday, 8/7. I gained 78 pounds with the pregnancy. I've always been a fast gainer, but going from running 25 or 30 miles a week and eating a limited amount of calories to eating WAY too much and only walking a bit here and there really took a toll on my body. 78 pounds!!! I was in size 8 for about five minutes before I got pregnant, and now I'm roaming around in my maternity clothes and big T-shirts. I threw away my fat clothes, so I really HAVE to lose the weight!

Anyway, long story short (too late, I know), I'm back and I'm hoping to lose the pregnancy weight very SLOWLY. I'm breastfeeding, so that will probably help. I've lost 17 pounds since I gave birth last week (obviously some of that was my 8 1/2 pound baby...) and I'm really only hoping for about a pound a week until I can somehow find the time and ability to start running again. I'm in no hurry at all. I just know that I need the support of 3FC because this board was a HUGE part of my success in the past. I've updated my info and taken off my lovely 115 pounds lost chickie avatar and my ticker that showed I reached my goal. Time to face the music!!

I hope to get to know all the new folks here and reconnect with the ones I talked to before!
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:24 AM   #2  
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Welcome back! and congratulations on your gorgeous new baby!
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Old 08-14-2008, 11:34 AM   #3  
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Lisa! I was just thinking of you the other day. Congratulations on the birth of your precious one. And, welcome back to the 100lb club. You did great things with your weight loss before and I'm sure you'll do it again. I'm looking forward to chatting with you again each day.

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Old 08-14-2008, 11:42 AM   #4  
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Back to it!

(And congrats on the birth ^^)
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Congrats, and welcome back!
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Old 08-14-2008, 12:03 PM   #6  
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Wow, has it been 9 months already? I remember back when you announced your pregnancy.

BACK!!!

And...

Congrats on the new addition to the family!
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Old 08-14-2008, 12:48 PM   #7  
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Lisa!!!

So glad you are back!! I am sure you will have no problem getting that pregnancy weight off - you did such a fabulous job last time!!!

Lisa...Details!! Boy or Girl?? What's the name? Pictures? (I understand if you don't want to share - privacy and all!!!)

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Old 08-14-2008, 03:43 PM   #8  
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I'm with Sandi, I came into this thread looking for beautiful baby pictures! Congratulations Lisa and welcome back!
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Old 08-14-2008, 04:17 PM   #9  
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welcome back! I recognize your name and have no doubt you wont have a problem reaching your goals this time around too. Ya know what you're doing! Congrats on the healthy birth!!!

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Old 08-14-2008, 07:23 PM   #10  
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Oh yeah! I posted baby pictures down in the Pregnant/Nursing forum and the Maintenance thread, but I forgot to do it here!

Henry Clay (he's a fourth) was born on Thursday, 8/7, at 5:31pm and weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches long. He has really long fingers (he'll play the piano like mommy) and a cute little dimple in his chin. I'll attach three pictures of him, one featuring a very proud daddy right after the birth.

Thanks for the warm welcome back. I'm happy to be here, because the 100 lb club was so instrumental to my weight loss success in the past and I know I'll need your support and encouragement. I hope to do the same for you guys.

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He's so sweet, Lisa! Welcome back!!!!

I know we are both high school English teachers - when do you go back? I hope you have a nice chunk of maternity leave left, so you can enjoy your little guy.

You lost the weight one time, so I know you can do it again! Also, I've heard that breastfeeding really helps the weight come off.
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LISA! It's good to see you! Congratulations on the new baby!
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Congrats and welcome back! Your baby is beautiful!
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Congratulations on your beautiful boy & welcome back!
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He is so beautiful!!!
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