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Old 02-14-2009, 02:46 PM   #1  
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Karen and as you can already tell I live in Maryland. My starting weight was 260. I started living healthier on Monday, February 2,2009. I began by cutting out all soda. I used to be a Coca-Cola junkie but now I only drink water w/lemon slices. I am also sticking to a 1500 calorie diet. Most days I eat less. I am also using the Wii Fit for an hour each day. My goal this week is to buy the Biggest Loser DVD's.

I would love new recipes to try and any snack ideas anyone has. So far I have been trying to stick with 100 calorie snacks.

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Old 02-14-2009, 03:01 PM   #2  
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Welcome! Wow, it sounds like you have a great battle plan! There is SO much wonderful advice and great people here on 3FC. I have only been a member for a short time and have learned so much plus the support you get here is amazing!
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Hi Karen from another Marylander. This is a great site for inspiration and support, welcome.
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Welcome from a newbie frm NC! There is so much to read here to help you on your journey. Good luck and keep in touch.
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Welcome!

Surf around and settle in. We have subforums based on age, eating plan, exercise and more. I'm glad you're here!
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Old 02-16-2009, 10:43 AM   #7  
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Welcome!!! There are many supportive, loving folks on here ready to help you!!
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Old 02-16-2009, 07:31 PM   #8  
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Karen!

Welcome and good luck from a Virginian! There are some really awesome ideas and recipes and stuff on here! I just started posting, but without everything else, the support and inspiration from the other members is invaluable! Keep up the good work and hope to see more from you!



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Old 02-16-2009, 08:04 PM   #9  
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Welcome I also live in MD and although I didn't go to UMD, I love terrapins
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Old 02-18-2009, 10:50 PM   #10  
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Nice meet you Karen. The newest Jillian Michaels DVD's are not yet available. I am also new myself. Before starting here I have lost about 16 lbs.
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Old 02-18-2009, 11:08 PM   #11  
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I can completely relate to being a soda junkie...LOL! Watch out for those massive withdrawl headaches....OUCH!

I started drinking different kinds of diet sodas this past summer and now I love diet sodas....at first there was a wang and all...but now I drink them the way I used to drink regular ones only w/o the calories...

I figure I can do this and wean myself off slower!

Good luck with the water and no sodas! Sounds like you are a woman on a mission and you know what you want!
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