Hello! I'm New Here...

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    iwannalose's Avatariwannalose , 01-22-2009 11:36 AM
    Hi Everyone,

    Well, after years of putting on the weight, I've decided that it is time to STOP. I've begun a weight loss program on my own about a week and a half ago. (I've been to WW before, so I do KNOW how to do this!). I've lost 9 pounds so far, so I must be doing something right.

    My name is Donna, and I live in East Tennessee. I have 2 kids, Janeen is 19 and Jonathan is 8. Jonathan is autistic, but has come so far...very social and loving now. He's been my project for the past 6 years. I started WW in 2007, only to loose my Mom, Dad and oldest brother in 6 months.
    The grief loosing so many loved ones was overwhelming, so the diet was more than I could think about.

    But now, after knee surgery and complications from it, I feel like if I'm to enjoy the rest of my life, the only choice I have it to just bite the bullet (and not the ice cream) and do it.

    I look forward to getting to know you all, and supporting you on this journey!

    Blessings to all,
    Donna

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    madys momma's Avatarmadys momma , 01-22-2009 11:44 AM
    I completely understand how you feel Donna...when you are grieving a loss it takes time to get to the point where you can think about anything but that loss, but there does come a day when you realize that just because the ones we love aren't here, that doesn't mean we aren't here...we still need to live our lives as God intended, and that means living it to the fullest...

    Carrie
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    urockmom's Avatarurockmom , 01-22-2009 01:54 PM
    Donna!

    Well said, Carrie. Grief is a powerful emotion and consumes your life.

    Congratulations Donna on bringing yourself back to this point. I am sure that you'll find lots of support here for your journey!!
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    ProteinGal's AvatarProteinGal , 01-22-2009 01:59 PM
    Donna, best wishes on your goals!
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    midwife's Avatarmidwife , 01-23-2009 02:24 PM
    Welcome to 3FC, Donna!

    I'm glad you're here! Surf around and settle in. We have lots of great forums, including the 100lb Club and the 300lb Club with so many wonderful supportive members. We also have forums subdivided by age, nutrition plan, exercise, etc.

    Congrats on the 9lbs!! And it is wonderful to hear that your son is doing so well.
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    mazza's Avatarmazza , 01-24-2009 03:18 AM
    Welcome, Donna!

    Great stuff with the 9lb weight loss! - Way to go.

    I hope you stick around and keep posting!
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    Bluebird's AvatarBluebird , 01-24-2009 07:29 AM
    I'm so very sorry to hear about your family. It sounds as if you had a lot to deal with and have neglected yourself a bit, which I think you realize. Good for you for taking back control of your life, beginning with your weight!
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    Liliann's AvatarLiliann , 01-24-2009 09:20 AM
    Way to go on your 9 Lbs loss so far!! Keep up the good work, you can do this and doing wonderful!!

    Liliann
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    personaltrainer26's Avatarpersonaltrainer26 , 01-24-2009 10:31 AM
    Welcome Donna. Good luck!
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    iwannalose's Avatariwannalose , 01-25-2009 03:36 PM
    Thanks so much for the warm welcome.
    Looking forward to getting to know you all!

    Donna
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    Tink777's AvatarTink777 , 01-25-2009 05:07 PM
    Welcome and the best of luck on your goal!! =)
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