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Old 04-26-2010, 10:29 AM   #1  
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Default Newbie here -up for the challenge!

Well, Let me start off with this is sooooooooo not my first attempt at weight loss. Yet somehow I woke up this morning with this huge feeling of determination that I haven't ever felt before. I've decided not to follow any plan per say just to do what it takes to change my eating habits...for good! I have done weight watchers and for me I find it too lenient. Knowing I can have fast food as long as I account for it keeps me on track for only a little while.

I have a 3 yr old little boy and before I got pregnant with him I had joined an online community and got with a great group of people that really helped keep me going. We challenged each other and I really was on track and doing great and losing weight. Once I found out I was pregnant (which, I had been trying for 3 yrs) I had some complications in the beginning which required me to stop the exercise completely. I lost touch with the group and it's been down hill since. My husband is somewhat supportive...I just don't think he really understands. Sure, he could stand to lose a few lbs...just not the 200+ that I need to. He doesn't understand the "addiction" which I truely believe that I have.

I just wanted to introduce myself, I look forward to getting to know you all and hopefully this group can get me back in the groove i was in 4 years ago. I have a looooooooooooooong road ahead of me....but, I have decided to take it 1 day and 1 lb at a time!

Here's to my new beginning!

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Old 04-26-2010, 10:40 AM   #2  
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Old 04-26-2010, 12:11 PM   #3  
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Welcome Jennifer,
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Old 04-27-2010, 08:52 AM   #4  
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Welcome and come on over to the weekly thread so we can get to know you better.

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Old 04-27-2010, 11:26 AM   #6  
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Welcome Jennifer, I'm so glad you're here. A few pieces of advice:
1. Jump right in, get to know us and let us get to know you.
2. Share-your successes, your struggles, the whole ball of wax.
3. Join our exercise thread-it works if you work it.
4. Learn to forgive yourself.
5. Come here often.

I look forward to getting to know you better.
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Welcome Jennifer!

Your certainly in the right place to be motivated, i'm new also but already enjoying the forum. Just reading all the stories helps me. I wish you all the luck in the world on your journey!

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Old 04-27-2010, 07:39 PM   #8  
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Welcome Jennifer! You can do it! Addiction is so hard, I know first hand through my own struggles with sugar addiction. Jump in often, make yourself at home!
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Thanks soooo much for the warm welcomes! I've been reading the threads and taking alot of motivation and inspiration from them. I'm glad to be here and look forward to getting to know you all!!

day 1....check
day 2....check
day 3....work in progress
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Same thing happened to me, for some reason I finally feel like I'm ready to do this. Even though all everyone around me does is discourage me. What do they know? I've been reading the posts for a couple of days. I think this forum is different.
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