[becomingv]

Hi everyone I'm V. My husband is a soldier with the Army about to be deployed. For OPSEC (safety) I won't give any other details on that but while he's away I'm going to embark upon this weight loss journey and see if he can come back to a smaller, healthier wife. He's never seen me slim and he loves me no matter what but I had a heart attack four years ago and he's been afraid ever since that I'll have another one.

I am also diabetic but I've got a new healthy eating plan that the nutritionist gave me along with permission to do these Yoga Booty Ballet DVDs, a fluidity bar and a positive mental attitude. Anyone else doing these who wants to be work out accountability buddies?

Nice to meet you all. Wish me luck!

[Mommy2ArmyBrat]

Welcome and Good Luck! I'm also a military wife but stationed in the Dallas area right now. DH was put on recruiting orders a couple of years ago. I had a similar story because I had diabetes and used the Slim in 6 videos to shed weight when DH went to Iraq for a 16 months. I lost about 30 lbs the diabetes is gone but the weight is back. I have been stuck in rut for a few years trying different diets and exercises programs to lose weight again. I just ordered the 6 week body make over the other day. I hope you have a better outcome and the loose the weight for good. You husband must be terrified about your heart attack. Good Luck V!

[Jacqui_D]

Hi V, welcome! OMG, I am so glad to hear that you are okay after surviving a heart attack! Thank goodness you are making a change to become healthier! I don't know anything about the yoga booty ballet that you are doing; however, you are welcome to join the April Exercise Challenge on this page: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=159. It's still April so it's not too late to join! We set a goal for what we want to do for exercise in April and then we just basically share what we are doing and post our results regularly. I try to post everyday, because it helps to keep me accountable. (Exercise is not my favorite thing to do, lol!) The support we give each other is wonderful! In fact, there are lots of challenges on that page that you can join where people will give you lots of support and encouragement, including a weight loss buddy thread in which they all hold each other accountable. You should check that whole page out. You may find a challenge or two that you really like! Good luck!

[Athenawithheart]

yoga booty ballet? Do tell!

[midwife]

Welcome to 3FC!! Surf around and settle in!

Check out the diabetes subforum and the fitness DVD forum under exercise. Good luck!

[nik1305]

My boyfriend is also in the military, although he's in the navy. He'll be deploying here soon as well. He'll only be gone about 3 months, but I want to lose as much weight as I can before he gets back

[becomingv]

Thanks for the warm welcomes. You gals rock!

Yoga Booty Ballet is a combination of Yoga with Ballet moves and funky dance moves that make it fun. You feel it but you don't realize just how much hard work it is until after because it's like dancing with fun friends.

I've also got a fluidity bar and bellydance DVD's but the support system here is not very good with women who like to complain but don't really want to do anything about their weight. I'm so glad I stumbled over the 3fatchicks site.

I look forward to getting to know you gals, to being supported and supportive. Namaste!

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[srmb60]

Hi and welcome V.

I'm glad to see that you are making your way around the boards. Make yourself at home. We're glad you're here.