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Old 11-15-2011, 06:14 AM   #1  
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I'm new here and just wanted to say hi. This is the first weight loss forum I've tried and after reading around a while, I can say it's the first one I've seen that I thought would actually be helpful.

My highest weight was 331. I got down to 289 when I was hit with a sinus infection followed by two GI viruses in the space of about 10 weeks. It took a while to get over everything, but once I fully recovered early this summer, I suddenly started having huge cravings and gained back all the weight. I'm back on the weight loss wagon, at 315 now and my mini goal is to get to 300 by January 1st.

It's nice to be here!
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Old 11-15-2011, 06:16 AM   #2  
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Welcome!! and I cant wait to get to know you!
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Old 11-15-2011, 06:26 AM   #3  
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Hi stranded,
Your off to a great start with setting a mini goal. I look forward to getting to know you better.

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Old 11-15-2011, 07:13 AM   #4  
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Welcome! I am new here too and have found people to be so supportive and encouraging.
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Old 11-15-2011, 07:26 AM   #5  
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Welcome!!! There's a great positive thread to get great support on and also a goal setting thread in the Lifeboat (10 day increments of anything goal you set). There's the monthly threads as well. Come on over!!!

I'm also glad you are feeling better after your series of illnesses.

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Old 11-15-2011, 10:35 PM   #6  
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Thank you everyone!
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Old 11-15-2011, 10:39 PM   #7  
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WELCOME....Cheering you on to goal. Here's to super success by the new year!
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:35 AM   #8  
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Hey stranded, I'm glad you're here! I've been counting calories since Sept 12 & I've lost 27 pounds as of today, so I think your mini goal is very doable!!

This is a very supportive place, stick around.
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Old 11-17-2011, 06:06 PM   #9  
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Wow, great job rachaelm! I fell waaaay off the wagon yesterday but I haven't given up, and seeing what you and others have lost is really inspiration and helping me keep it together. Thank you!
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Old 11-18-2011, 10:18 AM   #10  
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stranded, so glad you're sticking with it. I have gone over my calories and started beating myself up. There are so many inspirational quotes on here, I love reading posts & use them to pump myself back up.

One of my favorites is "Being fat is hard. Losing weight is hard. Maintaining your weight is hard. Pick your hard."

I can't think of a better way to summarize this struggle. The time will pass whether you're on plan or not. I already know what it's like to not try, I'm ready to see what happens when I do.
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Old 11-18-2011, 08:03 PM   #11  
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Welcome! Lots of good information to support you in your journey!

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