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06-09-2009, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 2,585
Height: 5'5"
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My beginning goals...
I keep thinking that something will throw the magic switch, and I'll be able to get back into the losing mode that I had when I was a regular visitor to 3FC before. It has not worked that way, so I am just going to establish some basic goals and work my way up into full-fledged weight loss mode.
1 - I will check in here at least three times a week. Not necessarily post, but spend enough time on the site to maintain motivation and confidence that this is a battle that can be won.
2 - I will exercise half an hour per day with exceptions granted only in extreme cases.
3 - I will be mindful of what I eat.
4 - I will weigh every morning. (I know this is controversial, but it's what works for me.)
Soon, I will be ready to log what I eat again and start preparing more nutritious meals and set specific exercise goals. But not yet, and that's okay.
Finally, I will set an initial weight loss goal of five pounds. Despite all of the evidence to the contrary - including my own experience - I have the mindset that the scale will always go up, and I will have to buy bigger clothes. Five pounds - no matter how long it takes - will convince me otherwise.
So, here we go. Accountability.
Thanks to everyone for their faithful posting. I didn't respond to anything, but I spent so much time on here reading about other people's journeys that I had to force myself to just post and get on with life - lest I miss my work-out today when I'm highly motivated to do it!
Laurie
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06-09-2009, 04:24 PM
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Never want to go back!
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 2,804
S/C/G: 338.4/190.8/165
Height: 6 ft
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Laurie Dawn!! Welcome back!
I recently returned after a long absence and substantial regain. Argh. We can get there, though, if we put our minds to it.
Glad to see you here again!
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06-09-2009, 04:25 PM
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3 + years maintaining
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 12,070
S/C/G: 287/120's
Height: 5 foot nuthin'
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Hello, hello. So good to hear from you again. Welcome Back. I'm thrilled you've returned.
Sounds like you've got a good plan in place. We're here for you for accountability and whatever else you may need. 
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06-09-2009, 04:30 PM
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Caroline
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 2,317
Height: 5'0"
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Sometimes the only thing that keeps me OP is knowing I will be getting on the scale the next morning. Every morning. No exceptions. (Which is to say, I'm a daily weigher too  )
Welcome back! Glad to hear you're making some steps toward getting back on track.
Last edited by thistoo; 06-09-2009 at 04:30 PM.
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06-09-2009, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Yukon, Canada
Posts: 1,156
S/C/G: 332/270/160
Height: 5"7'
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Welcome back Laurie. You list of goals loooks great! Looking forward to reading more of your posts.
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06-09-2009, 05:01 PM
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Right foot, left foot ...
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Southern Ontario, Canada
Posts: 774
S/C/G: 285.4/262/170
Height: 5'11"
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Welcome back!
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06-09-2009, 05:23 PM
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No Fear
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: In My Own World
Posts: 1,000
S/C/G: 294.6/294.6/280
Height: 5''3
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 I just restarted again too!We can do it if we are persistant
Tracy
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06-09-2009, 06:17 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 Laurie! Stick around and let us know how things are going for you.
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06-09-2009, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
Posts: 7,097
S/C/G: 197/135/?
Height: 5'7"
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You know, sometimes, a big, total, all-at-once change is what works. And sometimes baby steps are the trick. I've been in both places, and if you can listen to yourself and do what you need, whatever that is for you at this moment in time, then you've got what you need.
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06-09-2009, 06:49 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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LaurieDawn - This is good! You have some goals. Take it one step at a time and then ramp it up when you are ready. You will get that back!
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06-09-2009, 08:22 PM
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NEVER EVER going back
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747
S/C/G: 377/240's/150
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
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Welcome back! It looks like you are off to a good start
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06-09-2009, 08:26 PM
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IR/PCOS/Pre-Diabetic
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 1,797
S/C/G: 310/*ticker*/150
Height: 5'4"
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welcome home! I find that just reading about other people's struggles and triumphs really helps when I'm feeling like a slug.
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06-10-2009, 03:10 AM
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Nicole
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 987
S/C/G: 261/226/140
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Yay, Laurie! How fantastic to see you again!
I like the sound of your plan and know you're going to be successful.
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06-10-2009, 11:00 AM
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Former Quitter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 5,500
S/C/G: 310/310/180
Height: 5'7
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Laurie, I've missed you! 
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06-10-2009, 11:34 AM
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Hi From Canada, eh?
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada, eh?
Posts: 2,370
S/C/G: check the ticker :)
Height: 5'8
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yeah welcome back!!! take that five pounds and murder it girlie! yay!!! We're all here for hugz or butt-kicks, whichever you might need on a given day
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