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Old 03-06-2013, 06:58 PM   #1  
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I'm a 44 married woman with three boys. Here I am again dieting. I'm on day three and I want to eat buttery bread. Just saying!

I've done some research and I'm doing Weight Watchers exchange plan from the 80's. I've thrown hundreds of dollars in their point system over the last 20 years with only moderate success. It was frustrating because I wouldn't lose any weight week after week no matter how hard I tried and I even was struggling with low blood sugar. I asked the leader and she said, it's not a program problem, but it's a "you" problem. Eh-hem! I went home in tears.

Meanwhile, I've continued to gain weight. I'm now 175. Wow that was hard to type.

I lost 30 pounds in three months in 1989 in my early twenties with WW's exchange program. I managed to maintain my weight for 15 years. Fast forward to my mid thirties, I'm finishing my kids grilled cheese and doing my duty on cleaning silverware of frosting for kindergarten cupcakes. I later lost one thyroid lobe which didn't help. The amount of weight that is creeping up, I'm afraid I'll be in full blown obesity and diabetes in a matter of a few years.

I no longer want to throw money on programs, but I need support. I've been reading the threads here for a few days and it is inspiring. I look forward to getting to know you all here for a tough journey. I would like to start with 20 lbs.

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You will find a lot of support here.
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Old 03-07-2013, 09:02 AM   #5  
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i haven't been here long and i already like it, lots of feedback and support. and if you ever wanna talk to someone, you can always talk to me :3
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Oh gosh to you!

This place is a wonderful place. If you get stuck, angry at the scale, down in the dumps - people here will help pick you up... give you motivation, help and pointers to help you on your way. We are all important to one another, truly! Welcome to you and hope to see you in the threads!
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Welcome and good luck on your journey!!!
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Old 03-07-2013, 12:14 PM   #8  
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Welcome! I've found this forum to be incredibly supportive.
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I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND!!! BREAD BREAD BREAD!!! AND FINISHING THE BOYS BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER...I HATE SEEING FOOD BEING WASTED...I need to start thinking differently about that but i dont know how...Once u have the eye of the tiger and the focus is on u will be able to do it...just get into the mental mind frame...stay positive...and most importantly GOOD LUCK
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Wow! Wonderful support. Thanks everybody.
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Welcome! And good luck
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