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Old 07-09-2006, 09:25 PM   #1  
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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

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Old 07-09-2006, 09:30 PM   #2  
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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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Old 07-09-2006, 09:34 PM   #3  
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Old 07-09-2006, 09:36 PM   #4  
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Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you.
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Old 07-09-2006, 09:53 PM   #5  
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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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Old 07-09-2006, 10:51 PM   #6  
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Old 07-09-2006, 11:55 PM   #7  
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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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Old 07-10-2006, 12:59 AM   #8  
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Hi Melissa! I look forward to getting to know you.
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Hi Melissa! I look forward to getting to know you.
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Old 07-10-2006, 04:04 AM   #11  
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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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Old 07-10-2006, 07:38 AM   #12  
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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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Old 07-10-2006, 01:46 PM   #13  
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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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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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Old 07-11-2006, 01:37 PM   #15  
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to the board! Post often so we can get to know you!
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