Newbie From Denver!

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    megawatt823's Avatarmegawatt823 , 11-29-2007 05:22 AM
    Hello all! I found this website and started reading the articles and then stumbled onto the forum, where I just had to join!
    My name is Meg and I live in Denver with my husband and our -2- puppies, a Lhasa and a Shih Tzu. I am a student, still finishing my degree in Philosophy and I work full-time in the telecom industry.
    I need to lose weight and haven't started a program yet, but am looking through the site to gain inspiration in order to do so! I had back surgery when I was 25 and my GUT weight is something that is not good for my lower back (where I had the surgery) and it would help my overall health.
    Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! Cheers!
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    Lovely's AvatarLovely , 11-29-2007 07:09 AM
    Hey Meg ^^

    Good for you for deciding to become healthier! There are many plans and programs. If you look around the site you'll see supporters & users of all kinds! Look through some of the areas and be sure to ask questions. It may take a few, but this is about finding the right program for you. Maybe even forming your own personal plan!

    If you're looking just to find out what you're eating in a day at first, you could just track calories. Sometimes it's a perfect place to start to see what you're eating in a day. (Free online calorie trackers like fitday.com are raved about here.)

    Keep posting & let us know how you're doing

    Best of luck!
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    missingmyerica's Avatarmissingmyerica , 11-29-2007 07:48 AM
    Welcome! I'm still trying to find what works for me....right now I'm trying to eat as naturally as possible... whole grains,lean meats, veggies and fruits. Staying away from processed foods as much as I can. I'm trying to learn to eat until I'm full and not past that point. I'm slowly losing weight, but I feel fantastic....better than I have in years. I look forward to getting to know you.
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    Liliann's AvatarLiliann , 11-29-2007 09:59 AM
    Hello and Welcome Meg! Good luck with your efforts!
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    ericajones80's Avatarericajones80 , 11-29-2007 10:37 AM
    Welcome Meg. There's a lot of good info on this site and everyone is willing to help. Good luck and its good to have you!
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    megawatt823's Avatarmegawatt823 , 12-01-2007 09:05 AM
    Thanks so much! You are all so awesome!
    Hey all! Thanks for replying!!! I really should track calories and write down everything I eat. I TOTALLY agree about cutting out the refined foods and going all natural. I think I would feel better and so would my hubby.

    So far, I am lurking on some of the boards, just getting a feel for everything. I am glad to see the support that everyone lends...that is so awesome!
    Thanks again ladies!! You made me feel very welcome!
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    MAMA BEAR's AvatarMAMA BEAR , 12-01-2007 10:12 AM


    I am sure that you will like it here ... so I like the other look forward to getting to know you better. By the way how is the weather this time of year there in Denver ? My husband was there many years ago when he was in the AIR FORCE !! So, take care and once again WELCOME !!
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    megawatt823's Avatarmegawatt823 , 12-01-2007 10:33 AM
    Hi MAMA Bear!

    It is supposed to SNOW today!! I work at 6 a.m. and my drive in wasn't too bad! But I think it's going to worse by the time I leave at 6 p.m.!!

    I love that Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year and being from back East (Ohio), the weather isn't too bad here!! I did 5 winters in Chicago and that was BADDDD COLLLDDDD Weather!!

    Thanks for the welcome! Where are you in Ohio? I am originally from the Akron Area (Tallmadge, a suburb!) I have lived in Cleveland, Columbus and Lakewood. I have family in Tallmadge and Berea and great friends in Columbus.

    Cheers!
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    AvsGirly's AvatarAvsGirly , 12-01-2007 11:18 AM
    Hey Meg!
    Just saw your post and thought I would drop by and say hi. I am also from Colorado and just beginning the weight lose process. If ya wanna buddy up or chat some time let me know!
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    megawatt823's Avatarmegawatt823 , 12-01-2007 11:32 AM
    Hey AvsGirly!

    I am on yahoo if you want to chat that way, too!

    I would like to buddy up...that would help me a great deal!

    Thanks!!
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    MAMA BEAR's AvatarMAMA BEAR , 12-01-2007 01:14 PM
    MEG ... I am about 4 hours from CLEVELAND and about 1/2 hour from the INDAINA state line ... not sure if you ever heard of ANTWERP but it's thee home of the A & W ROOT BEER STAND and so drop me a PM sometime and I will explain more !! Till next time !!
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    VermontMom's AvatarVermontMom , 12-07-2007 08:25 AM
    Hello Megawatt and welcome! I have to admit I took notice of you because of your avatar; I'm a rabid motorcycle rider, so is that your bike? your husbands'? do tell
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