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Old 03-19-2013, 06:15 PM   #1  
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Default New here, to give and get motivation and make some new friends. :)
Hi!

I'm Sarah.
Me in a nutshell.
I am 25. (sometimes I forget that I'n not 24 anymore)
Two toddlers rule my roost.
They are my world, my motivation, and my alarm clocks in footie PJs!
They are 2 and 3 years old.
I love to read to them every day, and teach them about science!
I am one of those smart-fat girls who compensated for my not being thin by reading more than any child should.
I read ridiculous things like Shakespeare in the 3rd Grade.
I weighed over 150 pounds in the 4th grade.
I remember being weighed in front of my class like it was yesterday.
Needless to say, I didn't have many friends.
The reading paid off though.
I am a several time scholarship and academic achievement award recipient.
Even so, I struggle daily with being highly self critical, because of my weight.
I have very often hated myself.
I have very often loved wine.
And food.
And anything that would distract me from my self loathing.
I FEEL for people that are hurting, that are lonely, that feel unloved.
I wish I had time to be every broken persons best friend.
Growing up fat made me a highly sensitive, caring, compassionate person.
I am thankful for that.
More often that not, my house is a mess!
My shortage of time has led to a shortage of close friends.
Most of the time, it's just me and my kids, or me and a text book!
My dad told me no man would ever love me (too fat)
My dad was wrong.
I found true love.
I love HORSES.
I have not ridden one since I decided I was too fat to do so, in HS.
One of my goals is to own my own horse again.
I'm done allowing my weight to influence my actions.
This is my life, I am free to DANCE, to RUN, to LOVE, to LIVE it to the fullest.
Other peoples opinions of my weight are none of my business.
But my HEALTH is my business and my priority.
I'd love to get to know you and help encourage you on your path...
Whatever path that may be.
Tell me about yourself!
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Old 03-19-2013, 06:31 PM   #2  
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Hi, Sarah! I love your honesty and your quote: "Yesterday you said tomorrow." Boy, isn't that the truth!

You are well on your way. You sound determined, and you have taken the first step. I am new here, too. Let's lose a bunch of weight together.
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Old 03-19-2013, 06:31 PM   #3  
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glad you decided to join us here.

It 's a place where you can get support,gain knowledge, get a peek how others view this Crazy Rollercoster called Losing Weight!


Good Luck and Buckle up for safety this will be a Turbulent Ride!!

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Old 03-19-2013, 11:32 PM   #4  
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Welcome Sarah! Glad you joined us. I see that you have already lost 30 lbs. That is a great start! I look forward to "hearing" more about you and your upcoming weight loss success.
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:39 PM   #5  
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Nice to meet you Sarah!! I'm new too, but welcome. You seem very bright, determined and ready to take control of your life and get 'back on the horse' (haha) both figuratively and literally. I wish you the best on your weight loss journey.
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:40 PM   #6  
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I'm a newbie also..glad to meet you!!!!
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:45 PM   #7  
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Welcome, Sarah! I'm new here, too. I look forward to seeing you around. Always around if you'd like a diet friend/buddy
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Old 03-20-2013, 09:05 PM   #8  
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Thank you one and all! I've been poking around the forums, seems like there are a lot of inspiring stories, and hilarious truth-speakers! I feel less alone in this already, and that is hopeful!
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:21 PM   #9  
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Welcome thanks for sharing I am new as well here. Best to u on your journey
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Old 03-21-2013, 09:52 PM   #10  
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Welcome and good luck on your journey!!
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Old 03-23-2013, 01:19 AM   #12  
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Hello Sarah!

We share the craziness of having a messy house and babies. I'm so in love with this diet. Despite the fact that I have crazy cravings. I been staying on track for the most part.

I've lost 14.5 lbs so far started on feb 13, 2013
I'm really happy and looking fwd to eating low carb the rest of my life.

Keep me in the loop of your progress and specially on how do deal with the cooking having your hands full with the kids.
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Hi Sarah,
Just posted my first post today after lurking for a while. I found your post really inspiring and I could connect to so many parts of this. I too was the nerdy fat kid who read so so many books. Thankfully moving schools helped me so much but I can remember the crushing loneliness of sitting and reading in the library at school. Alone. Which was partly due to a lack of self confidence due to my weight. My self confidence has grown so much over the past two years and I think I am finally in a position to start to love myself. Which means recognising that I am worth so much more that the foods I am currently putting into my mouth.
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Old 03-24-2013, 07:22 PM   #15  
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I am new too! Your honesty is refreshing! I have only joined this site early this morning and the encouragement I feel already is amazing! Do you have a plan you are following or how are you going about this?
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