Hi there. My name is Shawna. I live in Canada. I have 2 girls. I've been on this weight loss journey since my first day of attending my first TOPS meeting. The date was September 24, 2003. I weighed 247.5 pounds and I'm down to 220. It's been weird. I was down to 209 but gained some back. I had weigh in tonight, and was down 3 pounds...woohoo.

Anyway, I'm not new to forum boards, but I'm new to this one so bare with me as I check things out..get comfy.

And I am interested in what this whole buddy system is all about.

I'm not new to 3FC but I've been MIA pretty much for the last year. I am here to try to get back on track. I had lost down from 232 to 189 and somehow over the last year, I let myself get back up to 220. Very depressing. I know that a huge part of my success before was the support system I found here. If you havent yet found a group to join, you are welcome to join me and my new weightloss buddy, Emjay, in our thread. It's in the Buddy Up section under the heading "I need accountability to get Back on Track". Check it out and feel free to post if you'd like to join us! Hope to see you there!

Miki

Welcome Shawna! You will find the motivation & support you need here! If you ever need an extra kick in the butt for motivation ... I'm here for ya!

welcome shawna. i need to loose 150. i'm single which is hard to eat for one because alot of food is sold in bulk. glen

Hi Shanwna & Glen fellow Canadians, I am from Peterborough, Onatario, I need to lose at least 50 pounds.
Hi Kelli You have the best motivator right there in your arms, she is adorable
DATE: Nov 21

USERNAME/REAL NAME: Lynda

AGE: 44

BIRTHDAY: Mar 32 1961

MARITAL STATUS: married

SPOUSE’S NAME: Rob

CHILDREN/AGES: Daughter Ember-Lee--18

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: painting, crafts

PETS: 3 dogs

TOP WEIGHT: 201

CURRENT WEIGHT: 194

GOAL WEIGHT: 140

HEIGHT: 5;4

EYE COLOR: hazel

HAIR COLOR: brown

OCCUPATION: supervisor at a drug store

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Canada, Ontrio

How long have you been in TOPS 5 months, only actively for 3

Do you now or have you ever held a position in TOPS? no

What has TOPS done for you? taught me to be accountable

What has this board done for you. accountablility, support, many things

What do you do to keep yourself motivated? read this board

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM IN WEIGHT LOSS: staying with it

WHAT IS DIFFERENT THIS TIME THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: i really want it, have more knowledge, have lots of support

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? i need lots of support
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Hi--I'd love to join this group. I am having a hard time lately keeping my weight stable, it has been creeping up a bit and I'm not pleased.

Starting to work with a personal trainer tomorrow (used my 40th b-day gift money to buy myself 6 sessions). I have been a regular exerciser for about 4 years, but I need to shake things up with my weight routine--it is truly in a rut.

What are your strategies for surviving Thanksgiving?

wow your own trainer, Elana. Good for you what a great Bday present. I have always thought that would be just what i need to give me a kick in the butt
Hello Glen, Kelli, Miki, What is everyone eating???????
I went and bought canned tomatoes, pinto beans, lentils, kidney beans and brown rice, its all simmer in a pot for my dinner tomorrow, I am really trying hard with the beans, fiber yah!!!!!!!!
Lynda

The trainer session was awesome! I tried out some new machines--was thrilled that I can bench press 45 lbs. and leg press 150! Wow, I am much stronger than I used to be.

Lynda, great job trying out the beans. You will also get a lot of iron from then, especially if you have a Vitamin C source at the same time (citrus, red peppers, etc.)

Peace and good health to everyone.

wow good for you Elana, strong girl, keep it up. Yea loved the soup but boy am I paying today, very bloated and gasy, gottta love thouse %$#^& darn beans