Hi all, just found this web site and it seems great. Another tool for motivation, that is what I need. I really like being able to post questions out there and be able to read other stories for engouragement.
Well here goes, my name is Tami. I am 31 live in the sunny state of Fl and have been battling weight issues my whole life. I have been on just about every diet and program you can imagine. in 03 I lost 70 pounds and felt great.. then I met my husband and love just ook over from there. I did not follow anything that I had to do to lose the weight and was going to the gym everyday to lose the weight, but I signed up for school at night and was working full time. So I quit the gym when I was going 7 days a week. Well I went up to 230 lost 30 to get married on 7/23/05 and then stopped taking B/C and all my problems began. Started a new job gained 30 pounds so fast I couldn't belive it. Then foubnd out that I have PCOS and have been dealign with that. I have been trying to lose weight since Feb 07.. but not trying really hard.. just kept finding an excuse to eat what ever I wanted and say oh I will just start tomorrow well that stopped on 06/01/07 when I signed up for the gym and then followed somewhat of a diet, but didn't work for me. My husband and I started the SBD on 07/02/07 and have been doing great. I have lost weight and have been feeling great. I even signed up with a personal trainer at the gym and wow what a workout. I also do 1 hr of cardio 5-6 times a week.
I can't wait to get down to 135 I don't even remember when I was that weight maybe in 6 grade or something. When I met my husband in 04/2003 I was around 160/170 so it would be great to get down to 135 and look all hot and sexy!! I am hoping to accomplish this is less than a year and am working hard at it.
Welcome to both of you! As you've probably already realized, this is a great place to visit for advice, inspiration and all around good information. I'm not the most prolific poster here, but I try to stop by when I can, and I always find something great to read. Hope you both continue posting and share your journey with us.
Hi and welcome!!!! It's great to have you on board. You've come to the right place for support, advice and encouragment.
If you check in the Dieting with Obstacles section, you'll find a group devoted to gals with PCOS. You might want to check that out.
It looks like you're off to a GREAT start and already heading in the right direction - DOWN. Good luck to you. I look forward to hearing lots more from you.
Hubby and I are on Southbeach, too. It does work very well for us when we stay on-plan.....of course, that is always the hardest part!
Are you making recipe's from the cookbooks? The recipes are delicious and make this plan really enjoyable.
I look forward to getting to know you....please post often.
Welcome aboard, I am new to this site also, it's my second week, and everyone here is so supportive and understanding, I try to read as much as I can to pick up tips and tried and true methods from the others.
It's great to have both of you join us! I know that there are people on this board who have lost 100 pounds or more in a year, so it can be done. And doing it with people who understand and can empathize, commiserate, and rejoice with you makes it both easier and more joyful (though I wouldn't go so far as to characterize it as easy - just worthwhile).
New to this site.
Hubby and I are on Southbeach, too. It does work very well for us when we stay on-plan.....of course, that is always the hardest part!
