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05-16-2010, 11:36 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 337
S/C/G: 288/seeticker/140
Height: 5'4"
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Restarting after months of MIA, at a higher weight then ever!
Some of you may recognize me. I started the weight loss journey on here almost a year ago. I lost about 30 pounds than dissappeared.
Since that time we've had our children in and out of dr's offices with a varied array of ailments which finally landed both of them in surgery to get tubes in their ears and one of them had their tonsils and anoids out. In addition to the health problems my kiddos were having I had to close my daycare. I couldn't opperate with the constant calling-off I had to keep doing. I've been working/fighting with the local school system over my son's spontaneous outbreak of behavioral problems we had NEVER encountered before, and my husband lost his job. Did I mention I stress eat?
Well, now both kiddos have remained out of the dr's office for sick visits and my husband has found a new job (though its pretty stressful for the whole family). The biggest blow to us though has been our son. He was diagnosed last month, at age 5, as autistic. He's high functioning (he speaks, has some social skills and displays emotional intellegence) but its given us a whole new set of obstacles but in a way the diagnosis is a blessing. We know now why he's had problems in school and the school is now forced to make the accomadations he needs.
So last night I stepped on the scale... and to my horror, 288 pounds. I weigh almost 300 pounds!! I'm 5'4!! I had known I had gained some weight. My back hurts, I've lost some endurance, and my clothes are getting unbearably tight, but last night is what freaked me out. I felt like I couldn't breath after I ate dinner last night. I've noticed it happen a couple of times and its not like I had scarffed down a huge amount of food. So I got on the scale last night and decided enough is enough.
So I'm back. I'll be taking small steps this time. So, hi to everyone!!
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05-16-2010, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 146
S/C/G: 270/253.8/160
Height: 5'2
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welcome back and good luck to you
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05-16-2010, 12:04 PM
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Big Miss Sunshine
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Outside Onederland
Posts: 489
S/C/G: 280/See Ticker/175
Height: 72.5"
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Welcome back.
You sure do have some challenges but none of should stop you from getting your body healthy!
I use a website called Autism Support Network and found it quite helpful (I have an Asperger's family member).
Good luck!
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05-16-2010, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: California
Posts: 680
Height: 5'5"
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Welcome back!
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05-16-2010, 12:21 PM
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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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You have really had some tough times! I wish you the best in the upcoming months. And, welcome back! One step at a time is a good way to do this journey!
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05-16-2010, 12:39 PM
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Back with a story
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Midwest
Posts: 3,754
S/C/G: 281 / 254 / 160
Height: 5'3" - I got taller!
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Welcome back and don't despair - it is never too late to get back on track, and good for you for catching yourself now, before your weight got higher. It sounds like things have been really rough lately, and hopefully weight issues won't have to add to the load much longer
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05-16-2010, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,493
S/C/G: 272/111/Maintaining
Height: 5'4"
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Welcome back Tara! You've sure had a lot of stress in your life, but hopefully things will continue to get better.
Good luck with the small steps and changes you've decided to make; they do add up!
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05-16-2010, 01:04 PM
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I'm on my way!
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 722
S/C/G: 260/172/160
Height: 5'6"
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Welcome back. I just came back 3 1/2 weeks ago after being here last year and losing only 13 pounds. I too decided enough was enough! You can do it!
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05-16-2010, 02:03 PM
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It's OK to be hungry
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 366
S/C/G: 297/T/170
Height: 5'3"
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Welcome back! Don't get too down on yourself, we all slip-up. I'm proud of you for catching it and taking the first steps. Good luck!
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05-16-2010, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midwest
Posts: 7,349
S/C/G: 271/219/healthy
Height: 5'4 1/2"
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I am sorry to hear of your challenges. I am glad you've come back. We can never stop 'trying again'. The weight gain is in the past - now - you can move forward in livng with a healthy attitude.
Glad you posted.
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05-16-2010, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,700
S/C/G: high285/resrart276/ticker/140
Height: 5'3"
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Welcome back I remember you well! I'm sorry to hear about your kiddos and the job issues, but I'm glad things are looking up for you now!
I just came back two weeks ago!! I NEED this place, and I CAN NOT give up on it again!! I disappeared last Nov after losing 44 pounds.. I cam back having gained all but 1 of those pounds back. So yeah, I have learned my lesson!
Sick around, we both have learned first hand that on a bad day, this is the first place we should think to come.. not the fridge!!
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05-16-2010, 02:17 PM
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Restart Date: 10/25/2009
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 587
S/C/G: 215/160/115 HW: 235
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Welcome back! I look forward to journeying through weight loss with you.
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05-16-2010, 02:44 PM
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Carol
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 615
S/C/G: 172/159/140
Height: 5'6"
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Welcome back! You really have had so much to deal with. If you can get yourself back on plan, you will benefit from the feeling of accomplishment that comes by treating yourself well. In order to help your family, you must sometimes put your needs first. You might want to get a checkup with your doctor regarding being unable to breathe after eating. It could be related to anxiety.
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05-16-2010, 03:35 PM
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Never surrender
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 2,751
S/C/G: 251 current/237 minigoal/180
Height: 5' 9"
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welcome back, Tara
that's really a serious load of stress (I'm a stress eater too). hang in there! one day at a time.
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05-16-2010, 03:38 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 337
S/C/G: 288/seeticker/140
Height: 5'4"
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Wow...didn't occur to me. I will call the dr.
And thanks all.
Sommer (Findingfawn), OMG, I remember you too!! You were cruisin along with weightloss last time I saw you! I'm so sorry to hear about the regain!! But I'm happy your back!!
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