Hello from the Windy City!

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    WindyCityG's AvatarWindyCityG , 08-20-2008 10:21 AM
    Hi everyone ,

    I just found this site and joined yesterday. I'm looking for a place to go and get support when I need it. I'm 46 and starting off at 225 lbs. A few years ago I weighed 265. I lost 70 lbs, but put back 30 of them. I need to take off the 30 again then take off another 50!

    I'm going to try this in 25 lb increments. I'm a stress-eater and I know I gained back the weight by going back to my old eating habits and not going for my daily walk. I'm going to work on this one day at a time.

    I also would like to know how I can add one of those goal trackers to my message. I need all the inspiration I can get.

    I look forward to making many new friends!
    - Windy City G

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    Lovely's AvatarLovely , 08-20-2008 11:17 AM
    Hi there!



    Congratulations on the weight you've taken off so far. Wonderful!

    One day, one moment at a time is all we really have, isn't it? You can do this!!!

    The weight trackers become available after 20 days & 20 posts. See here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145563

    Best of success!!!
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    carinna's Avatarcarinna , 08-20-2008 11:59 AM
    ! I think breaking up your goal into 25 lb. increments is a fantastic idea. Sometimes having a huge number hanging over your head can be very discouraging and the pressure gets too much. Best of luck to you in your journey and I hope to see you around the boards here.
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    WindyCityG's AvatarWindyCityG , 08-21-2008 09:09 AM
    Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I guess I need to wait about two weeks before I can add the tracker. That's ok because I will be able to start it out on the downslide!
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    Leenie's AvatarLeenie , 08-21-2008 09:59 AM
    glad your here.
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    SunshineCA's AvatarSunshineCA , 08-22-2008 12:13 AM
    Welcome!
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    HelenKellerMoment's AvatarHelenKellerMoment , 08-23-2008 03:13 AM
    Hey WindyCityG!

    I am also from Chitown, I joined a few days ago but I haven't done much posting. I lost 150 lbs and have gained all of it back but I am not giving up. What part of town are you from?
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    HelenKellerMoment's AvatarHelenKellerMoment , 08-27-2008 01:03 AM
    I know the bakery!! I am in the pullman area...Near the Bishop Ford. I hope we go all the way both teams. It would be cool to see. I just started too I am struggling but refuse to give up. I can't post privately yet but my son is a Cubs Fan and I am a Sox Fan.
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    dolphinlvr's Avatardolphinlvr , 08-27-2008 01:45 AM
    Hi fellow newbie
    I m must have missed you before. Welcome and you are in the right place. There are alot of forums but the one I like the most so far is the 40somethings cause it has folks our age. I am 46 too and we started about the same weight and have the same long term go. Look foward to see you around!

    Karen
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    ChristinaGetsFit's AvatarChristinaGetsFit , 08-27-2008 07:41 PM
    Welcome from one newbie to the other,
    I am very excited bout this community and I think you will be too. I have been greeted very warmly by everyone. I am looking forward to getting my tracker too. Just think of how much we can loose in the 20 days we have to wait, well it's now 17 days for me I think. Hope to see ya around the boards sometime. I plan to visit the Weight Watchers Flex today myself. Have you decided on an eating program yet?

    Christina
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