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I'm new in SF BAY AREA
Hi, my name is Melissa, and it's been now almost 2 years since the birth of my daughter. After Jr. High I had trouble keeping my weight down, but it never took such a toll on me as it has now. At around 19 I lost 40 punds bringing we to a petite size of 103 pounds and in 2/3 clothing (sometimes even 1's). I managed to keep the weight off for 6 years, and got heavier (was about 120-125) before Maya was conceived. During my pregnancy I gained a whopping 50 pounds of actual weight, and then gained another 20 afterward. This past Halloween I couldn't recognize myself, and I was sooo miserable. I have managed to loose 42 pounds, but still have 40 to go to get back down to a conservative 110 (which would be about a 4/5 for me). I was hoping to find another mom, preferably local so we could maybe work out together @ 24 hr. I won't be reaching my goal by August like I had hoped, but I am alot smaller, so I'm optimistic. I would love as I mentioned a local mom, but really I would just love some dieting buddies, because I really need the help.
Thanks for reading my tale. Melissa |
Hi Melissa, Welcome to the area :welcome3: I'm also originally from NY, Upstate in the Finger Lakes area. I was dragged out here kicking and screaming by the ex. ;) I think i've gotten used to it.
You've found a good place here on the board too. Have fun, ask lots of questions. There are a lot of friendly people here! :carrot: |
Re:cant Forget This...
Thank you for the festive & warm welcome. I only moved here 3 years this July 5th, and what a crazy ride it has been. Are you too in the Bay? I'm in Belmont, about 10 minutes from the San Mateo Bridge.
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Yup, I'm in the South Bay, San Jose. It was definately culture shock when I came out here. Small town girl meets city! Whoaa....:D
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Hello from up north in Seattle! :wel3fc:
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Hello Misti in Seattle! I'm in the process of reading a book that takes place in Seattle. One of my best friends works for Microsoft and lives there too, sounds like a great city. Metro meets hippie...lol.
Karen, I lived briefly in San Jose, we're not far from each other at all. I lived only 50 miles from Manhattan, spent all weekends and Holidays in Queens & L.I. growing up, and lived in Manhattan for quite a while before moving here...the only culture shock was moving back to such a suburban area like where I grew up...I was like where are the subways...lol. I had to buy a car after I moved here, but I love my convertable, so it's was an easy adjustment...lol. We should get together sometime. Do you have children? Melissa |
No, sorry, I'm divorced with no kids. I just wasn't mommy material. ;) But i'm probably old enough to be your mom! :D So if you don't mind "hangin" with the old ladies, feel free to send me a private message. :hug:
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Hello Melissa! What's the name of the Seattle book you are reading? I always enjoy things with a local flavor. :)
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Book is called Pastries...
...by: Bharti Kirchner
It was an excellent book; started reading it on Monday afternoon, and finished it this afternoon. Very capturing. |
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