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08-14-2008, 10:33 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,860
S/C/G: 285.2/285.2/185
Height: 5'9"
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Reintroducing Myself After Having a Baby!
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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08-14-2008, 11:24 AM
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Hi From Canada, eh?
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada, eh?
Posts: 2,370
S/C/G: check the ticker :)
Height: 5'8
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Welcome back! and congratulations on your gorgeous new baby!
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08-14-2008, 11:34 AM
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Former Quitter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,500
S/C/G: 310/310/180
Height: 5'7
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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.
Last edited by GirlyGirlSebas; 08-14-2008 at 11:35 AM.
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08-14-2008, 11:42 AM
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Made of Starstuff
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: New England
Posts: 8,731
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Back to it!
(And congrats on the birth ^^)
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08-14-2008, 11:43 AM
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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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Congrats, and welcome back!
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08-14-2008, 12:03 PM
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I CAN DO THIS!!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 335
S/C/G: 360.6/335.4/140
Height: 5'7½"
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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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08-14-2008, 12:48 PM
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Long Time Member
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: USA
Posts: 6,125
Height: 5'6
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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!!!)
Last edited by Sandi; 08-14-2008 at 12:49 PM.
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08-14-2008, 03:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 538
S/C/G: 315/156/135
Height: 5'7"
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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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08-14-2008, 04:17 PM
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M.S. + living balance
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Thompson, MB Canada
Posts: 1,061
S/C/G: 325/200's/199
Height: 5'10"
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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!!!
Last edited by valpal23; 08-14-2008 at 04:17 PM.
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08-14-2008, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,860
S/C/G: 285.2/285.2/185
Height: 5'9"
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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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08-14-2008, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 2,488
S/C/G: 158/142/at or below 135 lbs.
Height: 5'5"
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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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08-14-2008, 11:51 PM
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Angelina/Gerard is Love
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 4,104
S/C/G: 291.8/286.8/199
Height: 5'4 1/2
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LISA! It's good to see you! Congratulations on the new baby!
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08-15-2008, 01:44 AM
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Clawing my way back
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Labrador
Posts: 712
S/C/G: 290/ticker/140
Height: 5'
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Congrats and welcome back! Your baby is beautiful!
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08-15-2008, 01:56 AM
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if only she'd lose weight
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Midwest, USA
Posts: 3,249
S/C/G: 360/see ticker/180
Height: 5'7
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Congratulations on your beautiful boy & welcome back!
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08-15-2008, 05:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 538
S/C/G: 315/156/135
Height: 5'7"
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He is so beautiful!!!
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