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07-09-2006, 09:25 PM
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Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Posts: 8
S/C/G: 232 / 221.2 / 130
Height: 5"2
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I am new here!
Hi everyone! I have just joined 3FC and wanted to introduce myself, and hopefully find a buddy on here. I am new to online support concept.
I am a 22 year old female, married, no children. I haven't always been overweight. Over the course of the last 5-6 years I have gained 100 pounds. I have mild endrometriosis (was severe in my late teens) and interstitial cystitis (bladder disorder). My weight gain started with being put on the evil steriod - Prednisone. I gained 35 lbs during my first 3 weeks on it. I was on it for about 2 months and then went on a variety of other medicines. Years later I have finally gotton all of my symptoms under control and have felt great in those departments.
However, I paid the price of weight gain. I have had such a hard time trying to get back to a comfortable size. I have yo-yo dieted, tried every weight loss scheme and have given up many times before in the past. Not this time.
My plan is just a simple reduced calorie diet (kinda following the zone diet principals) and exercise, exercise, exercise. I am blessed to have a full fitness center available to me at my apartment complex - something I hadn't take advantage of consistently in the past.
My husband is 6"4, 190 lbs and VERY active. I want to be active and enjoy life the way he does. Because he is not in the same place I am (as far as weight issues) I am hoping to find an online buddy (or buddies!) on here to help give (and receive!) support.
Hope to talk to you all soon! and thanks for taking a minute to read my blurb above!
~Melissa
230 / 222.8 / 130
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07-09-2006, 09:30 PM
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No Excuses/No Whining!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NE Oklahoma
Posts: 156
S/C/G: 333/263/185
Height: 5'7"
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.. its great to have you here! You will find that this place is FULL of support and understanding
Get involved, post away.. im sure we will be able to help with any questions that you might have.. there are so many here who have SO much knowledge.. its a great place to be.. again.. cant wait to get to know you!
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07-09-2006, 09:34 PM
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#3
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Co-Mod
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,585
S/C/G: 272/129/127
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Welcome!!
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07-09-2006, 09:36 PM
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~~Maintainer!~~
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 2,496
S/C/G: 346/186/186
Height: 5' 9"
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Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you.
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07-09-2006, 09:53 PM
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Red Team Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,535
S/C/G: 289/206.5/140
Height: 5'4"
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Welcome, Melissa! My name is Cassie, and I am a 22 year old mother of 2. I look forward to getting to know you...this is really a great place.
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07-09-2006, 10:51 PM
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I'm bringin' SEXY back!!!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 1,181
Height: 5'3 1/2
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Welcome!!
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07-09-2006, 11:55 PM
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#7
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 98
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Welcome Melissa!
I'm a newbie here too, and live in your neck of the woods in NC!
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07-10-2006, 12:59 AM
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Winning by Losing
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 136
S/C/G: 263/208/150
Height: 5'8"
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Welcome! Glad you joined us!
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07-10-2006, 01:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posts: 8,802
Height: 5'8.5"
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Hi Melissa! I look forward to getting to know you.
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07-10-2006, 01:06 AM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Posts: 8,802
Height: 5'8.5"
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Hi Melissa! I look forward to getting to know you.
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07-10-2006, 04:04 AM
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Becca
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brooksville, FL
Posts: 6
S/C/G: 278.5/260/170
Height: 5' 7"
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Hey! I'm 22 and married with no kids...I live in Florida and am looking for a buddy to talk to during this process...I just started, I was 278.5 and am now 276.5...my goal is 178...
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07-10-2006, 07:38 AM
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Caroline
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 2,317
Height: 5'0"
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I'm pretty new around here myself, and the amount of support you'll find here is staggering. It's a great place to find people who understand. Welcome : )
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07-10-2006, 01:46 PM
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Made in England!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,377
S/C/G: 260/260/169
Height: 5' 4"
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to you, Melissa! I like the sound of your plan.
One thing that's helping me is not thinking in terms of being on (or off ) a diet, and instead, making a commitment to healthy eating for life.
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07-10-2006, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 502
Height: 5'6"
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Welcome to the boards. It is a great place to get the support and encouragement to keep on track!! I look forward to getting to know you!!
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07-11-2006, 01:37 PM
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One pound at a time...
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 1,216
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to the board! Post often so we can get to know you!
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