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Old 01-05-2006, 12:58 AM   #1  
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Default 31/5'9"/243 Pen Pal(s) Wanted

I'm looking for someone (or two, three, more?) to buddy up with on my way to losing weight. It'd be nice to talk to someone with similar goals.

I'm 31, 5'9", and weigh 243. In my most recent attempt at losing weight, I have lost 24 pounds since Sept. 1, 2005. My super-short-term goal is to be 230 by my birthday (2/26). My short-term goal is to be under 200 by summer when I visit with my roommate and her family from college (10 years ago!). I haven't thought too much about my ultimate goal - I suppose I'd like to be about 150 - make that 149!

I am married and have two kids (boy - 8, girl - 4). I have been a foster parent for almost six years, and we currently have a 20-month-old living with us. I enjoy rollerblading very much, though I rarely get to do it. I also like to read when I get a chance, watch reality TV, go to the movies, play board games, and generally hang out with my family and friends. I work full-time, nine months a year. I work in the IT department for a school district and get the same breaks as the students. Work days are the easier for me diet-wise. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are the worst!

Please contact me if you'd like to have a pen pal who would like to get and give encouragement.
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Old 01-05-2006, 01:20 AM   #2  
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I am new here and am looking for a pen pal. I'm 23, 5' even, 205 lbs, married, no kids just two puppies, and live in Montana. Most of the time it's too cold outside to do anything which is a bummer because I love being outdoors. If you are still looking for someone to talk to and don't mind the overlooked typos and grammar trouble let me know
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Old 01-05-2006, 01:26 AM   #3  
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Hi.I would love to be a pen pal to you. I am 35, 5'4" and weigh in around 200. I just moved back home to Iowa after living in Vermont for almost 6 years and living with my parents. Needless to say my eating habits have gone from good to bad. Between stressing about finding work , then a car, a place to live, etc., I haven't had much thinking about eating good.

I have 3 children(1 boy,12 and 2 girls, 9 and 3 1/2). I've been married for 3 years to my 2nd husband. I like to read, watch reality TV, hiking and writing. If you want to be pen pals, let me know.

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Old 01-05-2006, 01:50 AM   #4  
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Congratulations on the 24 lb loss, you are off to a great start! I got serious two days ago. Day 1 was great, Day 2 much harder. Have just finished watching The Biggest Loser and am determined to drop this weight for good. My first goal is to get to 225 and then to 199. Weight Watchers think that 147 is my ideal weight. I would be grateful for 160. We may be going to the UK in June and I am really worried about fitting in the airplane seat. We would go in June so it sounds like we have very similar time lines.

I have three children, a 3 yr old boy, almost 2 girl and a 7 m girl and I stay at home with them when I am not driving them around to keep us all busy and sane. I have never been very good at controlling what I eat and excercising during the same time period. It is usually one or the other but I have got to get a grip.

A major downfall is I love to bake and cook. It is the only thing I can do quickly and well so there are many temptations around on most days.

Would love to be pen pals, am also in Washington state.
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Old 01-05-2006, 03:11 AM   #5  
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i would love to pen pal. i'm 25, married, 2 daughters, ages 4 and 3.

i'm 5'8" and 204 right now. my lowest weight was 135, before i had kids, and i would love to get back down towards that. my husband left for iraq in september, and right of the bat i lost 15 lbs. now that the depression and lonliness has worn off, i want to lose the weight through exercise and proper eating habits so it stays off.

kudos on the foster parenting. my husband's aunt and uncle are also foster parents, and it's so wonderful that there's someone there for kids in need.

i'm in sw washington.
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