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Old 08-03-2010, 07:34 PM   #1  
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Hey there,

I'm a 23 y/o female from the Chicago area. I've been overweight my whole life, but I usually peaked at like 180. I wasn't happy with my body, but I never really actively tried to lose weight.

Well, then some interesting things happened in my life. When I was 20, I met a boy and got hooked on heroin I lost a TON of weight, but that's not the healthiest diet. When I got clean last year I gained back all the weight and then some, tipping the scale at about 190. I had a brief, week-long relapse about a month ago, and my psych doctor put me on a new Bipolar med which really has me feeling great, but the dose was too high, and I gained 22 lbs in about 5 weeks! He just lowered my dose and I'm not so hungry all the time and feel full when I do eat which is great, but I think it is time to make a serious lifestyle change when it comes to my eating just like I did when I quit smack.

Saturday, I started the Belly Fat Cure. The weight is coming off super fast, though I think that has to do in part with how quickly I gained those 22lbs. Overall, I'm very motivated and am feeling really good. I think I can do it, and really hope so! My first goal is to be under 200 by the time I start classes again August 24th. *fingers crossed!*
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Old 08-03-2010, 07:53 PM   #2  
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Congrats on taking the first step! This forum is full of wonderful people who are always willing to help! You can do this!
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Old 08-03-2010, 07:57 PM   #3  
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Hi and welcome to 3FC.

Good luck with your goals.

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Old 08-03-2010, 08:02 PM   #4  
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I have a back to school goal too!!
Welcome to 3FC. Congratulations on making such big, positive changes in your life.
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Old 08-03-2010, 09:27 PM   #5  
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First of all, major congratulations on getting clean! That is so impressive...if you can tackle that, you are truly capable of anything!

You have come to the right place for support, advice and information and I'm glad you joined! Good luck with the belly fat cure and please do keep us posted on all your progress.
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Old 08-03-2010, 09:44 PM   #6  
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Sounds like you've got your head screwed on straight now. Just be sure not to let your weight loss interfere w/ your sobriety and vice-versa. I know it's not easy to battle EITHER, so I'm very impressed w/ your progress so far, for sure. Keep up the good work and welcome to the site!!!
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Old 08-03-2010, 10:10 PM   #7  
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Old 08-04-2010, 01:52 AM   #8  
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Congrats for your sobriety, above all that's fantastic. And your ability to that speaks to the fact that you can do this too. I wish you all the best, this is a wonderful place to get and give support.
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Old 08-04-2010, 02:58 AM   #9  
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Old 08-04-2010, 07:38 AM   #10  
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Welcome to 3FC and congrats on your sobriety that is awesome, we are glad you are here and look forward to your updates
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Welcome, and congratulations on your sobriety. That's fantastic!

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