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Old 07-24-2010, 11:43 AM   #1  
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I'm a 26 year old married female concerned with my health, and concerned with wanting to be young and cute while I'm still at least youngish

I could talk for paragraphs upon paragraphs about myself, my life, my struggles with weight.. but I don't want to scare you all off too soon I hope to make friends and learn some new things here. I have some tricks up my sleeve, and have been doing well as of late.. but we all fall, and it is nice to have someone to help pick up back up.
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Old 07-24-2010, 11:58 AM   #2  
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Welcome and we are glad you are here, we are here to support you with healthy food choices and weight loss goals
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Old 07-24-2010, 01:05 PM   #3  
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Hi and welcome to 3FC.


Good luck with your goals.

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Old 07-24-2010, 02:15 PM   #4  
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Hi and welcome to 3FC.


Good luck with your goals.

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Thanks! Everything here is so overwhelming at this point, but I'm loving being a part of it. I think this will be a great support system.

I have a somewhat personal question.. I see you've lost an insane amount of weight... I'm not sure of your age or background and I know all sorts of things can affect your body, but I'm just curious how the loss affected your shape? Namely lose skin.. I'd ultimately like to lose about 120 or so, but it depends on what weight I feel comfortable in my skin at (and am healthiest at). And the loss will be worth it regardless, but I've never been even remotely thin, and just wonder how a loss that significant will affect my body, looks wise.
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Thanks! Everything here is so overwhelming at this point, but I'm loving being a part of it. I think this will be a great support system.

I have a somewhat personal question.. I see you've lost an insane amount of weight... I'm not sure of your age or background and I know all sorts of things can affect your body, but I'm just curious how the loss affected your shape? Namely lose skin.. I'd ultimately like to lose about 120 or so, but it depends on what weight I feel comfortable in my skin at (and am healthiest at). And the loss will be worth it regardless, but I've never been even remotely thin, and just wonder how a loss that significant will affect my body, looks wise.

I have to admit that I have extra skin and I hate it, hate hate hate it. It is probably the main reason I still hate my body. I can't afford any fancy surgeries or procedures so I am trying desperately to come to terms with the fact that the skin will just be with me for life. That said, I would rather have the extra skin than the extra fat any day. At least now I am lots healthier and the skin can be hid under clothes, fat can not.

Here is a wonderful FAQ on weight loss and extra skin if you want to read it - http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/body...skin-faqs.html
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Old 07-24-2010, 02:31 PM   #6  
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I worry about hitting that point and still hating my body because of it. But I'm training for a 5k, and my doctor is monitoring a few health points.. so I'm focusing on the greatness I will become physically, even if my appearance isn't exactly what I want. I have a looooong way to go though, and will happily trade the extra weight for some flab.

Thanks for the answer, and the link.
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Old 07-24-2010, 06:11 PM   #7  
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Yep, cross that bridge when you get there! Also, you may not have extra skin, all bodies are different! For now focus on the little goals, which is to be in the two-teens!
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Absolutely! I've just hit my usual stall point, 229, and fully intend to push through it. When I get to the teens, it will be the first time in something like 9 years! I'm so glad to have found this place to help with my journey.
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Amanda,

Could you please send me a private message?

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I'm a 26 year old married female concerned with my health, and concerned with wanting to be young and cute while I'm still at least youngish

I could talk for paragraphs upon paragraphs about myself, my life, my struggles with weight.. but I don't want to scare you all off too soon I hope to make friends and learn some new things here. I have some tricks up my sleeve, and have been doing well as of late.. but we all fall, and it is nice to have someone to help pick up back up.
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Old 07-30-2010, 04:48 PM   #11  
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Old 07-30-2010, 05:01 PM   #12  
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Old 08-01-2010, 08:26 PM   #13  
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Amanda,

Could you please send me a private message?
I'm sorry, I wasn't online for several days.. I'm trying to now, but I can't figure out how to for the life of me. Is it because I'm such a new member?
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Old 08-01-2010, 10:53 PM   #14  
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Try going to User CP > Edit Options (left hand side) > Messaging & Notification > Private Message > Enable Private Messaging.
Either that or uncheck to receive only from buddies etc.
Or email me, [email protected]
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