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nanders

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Hello everyone!!!
I've decided to join this forum because I need some support and motivation to acheive my weight loss goals!!! I have gained 50 lbs since I got married 3 years ago, but I started to pack on the pounds before that, just a little slower! I am about 5'7" and weighed about 192 lbs when I first started trying to lose weight. I have been trying for about 3 weeks, and have lost about 5 lbs....depending on the time of day I weighed myself. So I'm at 188 lbs now. I realized that I had to lose weight a couple of times in the past few months. My grandfather did'nt recognize me the last time he saw me...at my wedding!!!! He apologized and said I had just gotten bigger so he did'nt know who I was. He's not old, has all his marbles, and is not very tactful lol!!! the delivery guy asked me last month when I was due!!! He recovered quickly by saying that I just had this glow and looked happy, so he figured I was preg!!!! What else... I realized that I was eating more than my freind that's 7 months pregnant!!!! and the same amount as my 250lb hubby. we also got family portraits taken last month and when we got the proofs I just sat down and cried...I couldn't believe that was me!!!! I don't see myself as fat, but I sure am, and even though I still look pretty I hate those photos!!!! So as you can see I've had some blows to the self esteem and figured I should probably do something about it. So here I am! I'm tired, fat, lazy, and feel like I'm going nowhere!!! I can't wait to meet and talk to all of you, I love making new friends and I'm actually excited about losing the weight this time, now that I've got people trying to do the same to talk to. Thanks!!!!!
 
Hi Nanders!! I'm so sorry to hear about all the unfortunate situations that have dealt huge blows to your self esteem. But I am SO THRILLED that you're here with us now! Hold your head up girl and don't get down on yourself! We're all in the same boat and we're all going to meet our respective goals!!

I'm still a newby, but I've lurked here for months and there are some of the nicest and most supportive people on the planet here...you're not alone, it's like a family here and we're with you all the way!!

I shared one of my most favorite quotes with Princess earlier and I want to share it with you as well, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." You're well on your way, CONGRATULATIONS!! :) *big hug*
 
hello your message i understand so much i to feel overweight and have tried so much but then i stop today i have done 60 minutes on treadmill 30 minutes each time guess i need a push im trying to eat low carb and eat alot of vegtables ..... i dont like photos because i know im overweight and bothers me so much if you lke a friend and someone help support you i be here i to like to make friends i be here april:eek:
 
thanks!!

Hey thanks to both of you!!!! I'm soo glad I decided to post on here, I can't wait to start my new lifestyle change. I don't like the word diet, it seems temporary to me and I want my changes to be permanent!!!! I know that we can do this together!!! What are your goals? And any ideas on how to reach them? I'm trying to concentrate on just eating healthy foods and becoming more active for now! I have a habit of not eating all day, then eating to much at dinner, then sitting on couch watching the tv. I don't get any other exercise, so I think anything will be an improvment! Thanks and I hope to hear from you soon!
 
I agree, dieting is temporary..it's about making life changes. Check out my diary and you'll learn more about how I'm trying to achieve my goal of getting rid of these last five pounds. I do Curves, powerwalking and some light strength training. I'm about to change the walking to running and increase my strength training. I've also changed the way I eat and how often. Its been quite a journey and I feel like I've learned a lot about becoming a more fit person.

I look forward to taking this journey with you and all my new friends on here!:D
 
Welcome, nanders! You've come to the right place. There are lots of people here with information and motivation. You have the right attitude it is going to take. Best of luck to you.
 
hello

ya i do think its the way we eat and also exercise getting moving more i understand its hard for you to exercise it me as well i even got pedmeter to show how many steps i do take in a day ....... that makes me to push myself more i try to eat more vegtables and i stay away from red meats and carbs that hard sometimes ..... i hope we can do this all togther it would help me as well april:)
 
journals a wonderful idea!

Hey there! So I was snooping around and found the journals forum. What a great idea!!!! I'm definatley going to look up your diary ohappydaye I would love to see how youv'e lost the weight, I could use any tips that have worked for others. I started my journal last night and plan to post every day. Be sure to check it out, and start your own if you don't have one!!! Thanks so much for all the support so far, I really need to get it going! I was watching oprah today and it really hit home for me, I really encourage everyone to see it if they can. It's about loving yourself first, and I realized that I am eating because I too don't feel worthy of better. But now that I'm aware of it I can work on that, it's time to make some changes and I think here is a good place to start. Thanks again!!! Talk to you soon!
 
Thank God for Oprah! :D

I look forward to seeing you in the pages of my journal...I'll be visiting you too!
 
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