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Hello all,

I am just starting Weight Watchers again for the millionith time, with a new committment. I have 100 pounds to lose. I use to post on this board about six years ago, and found it really helpful. I am also going to OA.

I now find this board to be really overwhelming and some of the message posts are so so long I can't follow the conversation. I am just looking for some support - again!

Thanks everyone.

Elaine R.
Washingotn, DC

Hi, Elaine!

Yes, this board is very big and overwhelming. I think the key is to find your little niche, and stick with that.
The moderators have done a great job of seperating things out, so it's not so overwhelming, once you decide where you'd like to start posting.

Since you're doing WW - it looks like you've started in the right place.

I hope you find what' you're needing - I have alot of weight to lose, myself - so, I know where you're coming from.

Thanks
 

Dear Erin,

Thanks! Did I read your graph correctly, that you are at 230 or so? That is where I am also. When did you start?k

I am on my way to my very first weigh in and meeting now, so I'll report back tomorrow the "official" reading.

Thanks,
Elaine R.

I was 225 when I started. I started 2 weeks ago, tomorrow.

I can't wait to hear how it went for you!

<waving to another Elaine>

Welcome! Wonder if we chatted together, as I was here about 6 years ago myself, when I first did WW as well. You're in good company here, and we're glad to have you along for the ride!

I am waiting with baited breath - how did the meeting go?~!

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Dear Erin and Boston Elaine,

Thank you both so much for dropping me a line!

My weigh-in at my first meeting was, gulp, 234. I made up my mind before I went that I wasn't going to be upset by the number no matter what it was, and I stuck to that. I knew it had to be close to that anyway.. so no big surprise, really.

Elaine, we may well have chatted. To be honest, I don't really remember :( Sorry. I was living in New York City at the time and my weight was about 185 and I thought THEN that I was the fattest ever and couldn't possibly get any bigger! Then, 9-11 happened, and job cutbacks, and move to another city... life just gets in the way sometimes!

I really want to tackle this problem this time, and I know for me its so much more than just food. So, I am also going to start going to OA. That first meeting is tonight. I know I have big issues around trust with people and I definately use food to replace the risk that being social requires.

Sooo... here we go, 99 pounds and counting!

Best,
Elaine R.
Washington, DC

Start: 8/17/05 - 234
Goal - 125

Elaine R,
I can totally relate to the 185 (being the biggest that you were and couldnt get any bigger) I was the same...until five months ago I hit 240.5. I resolved then and there to start exercising five times a week and it has helped. I started ww on the 13th of June and have since lost a few lbs. One lb at a time! You can do it girl.....we are here to help. Keep up the good work.

Hi Gals,
I just wanted to pop in and say hello and encourage you all.

I personally don't know what is like to have to lose 100 plus pounds but that is where Weight Watchers Meetings come in for support and 3 Fat Chicks!

Monday night.........one of the members in my WW meeting has lost 169.8 pounds! :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: She is 19 pounds from goal! I told her I hope she will consider working for WWers when she is at goal because we currently do not have any 100 pounds plus losers in our territory and I think it would be such an encouragement for memebers who need to lose that much! She is thinking about it! :D Besides it takes the same work for 5 #'s..hard work indeed!

This year I have had 4 members lose over 100 pounds..it is awesome and they get lots of support from everyone in the group.

So :bravo: :bravo: :bravo: :bravo:!!!!!!

It is possible and it can be done..................................go for it and don"t quit to you get there!

I wish you the best!

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Thanks to all that posted. I find success stories of people who have lost 100 pounds or more to be really helpful, especially if they are over 40!

I am starting a new thread and calling it "My First Week".. so come post over there!

Thanks,
Elaine R.
Washington, DC