Guest guest Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Hello everyone, I am new here and thought I would just jump right in and introduce myself to you all. My name is Lee Ann, I live in IL just moved here from Ky moved there from IL....whew....so I am back home finally. I am 20-11 (ok my kids say mom that is still 31 but I like the idea of still being 20 something!). I have 3 kids ages 13, 7 (8 in 2 weeks) and 20 months. I am newly divorced after 10 years of marriage. I guess some things don't last forever and from what I know now it lasted to long. I suffer from depression I have since high school, but didn't know that how I felt was something that I could get help for. I stopped all meds last year when I could not afford them (my darling ex left nothing for the kids and I but an empty house and an empty checking account). I dealt very well considering but am now starting back on them and look forward to really feeling normal. My doctor is also helping me with my weight and said to "get some support girl!" I have known her for years and she was crushed we she heard of all the things that have happened in the last year. So she said to go low carb (something I did have success with up until that day that I came home to an empty house). She also said to walk 30 minutes every day for the next 2 weeks and to do 30 minutes of something for me everyday. So here I am all 258 pounds of me (I am 5ft 8). Looking for support and friendship from others that have been there or are going through this life change (getting healthy). I cant wait to get to know all of you and look forward to being part of the group! Joyfully, Lee Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 > Hello everyone, > > I am new here and thought I would just jump right in and introduce myself to you all. My name is Lee Ann <SNIP> I'm sorry to hear about all that has plagued you! Here's to things looking up! > So here I am all 258 pounds of me (I am 5ft 8). Looking for support and friendship from others that have been there or are going through this life change (getting healthy). I cant wait to get to know all of you and look forward to being part of the group! Lee Ann, have you had your body fat measured? What's your skeletal frame and musculature like? I ask because when I first started dieting I thought I wanted to get down to what was on the height/weight chart which said 140-150 or so. My doctor, however, after seeing the measurements, gave me a goal weight of 210-220. > Joyfully, > Lee Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Lee Ann, have you had your body fat measured? What's your skeletal frame and musculature like? I ask because when I first started dieting I thought I wanted to get down to what was on the height/weight chart which said 140-150 or so. My doctor, however, after seeing the measurements, gave me a goal weight of 210-220 No I had not had my body fat measured. I would like to though and am thinking of going and doing that when I have a bit of extra money. I know that they do it at a large gym about 40 minutes from here. Would be interesting to see. I would say that I have a medium frame. That would have my target being 136-150 on those charts. I am not set on that 150 is my ultimate goal. If I find that I am happier at a higher weight and my doctor thinks I am fine there then that is where I will change my goal to. I am also open to lower then 150 if that is what I think is right. Right now I just really want to lose 8 pounds and be at 250 that is my current goal. We will set another one when we get there lol Thanks for the welcome, these seems like it will be a great group to be a part of! Joyfully,Lee Ann Check out my progress at Fitdayhttp://fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Thrive05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 Welcome LeeAnn i've only been a member for a week and what an amazing week these women rock they are so supportive and hilarious! i'm doign weight watchers and as a former atkins nut i'm freakin even tho i try to keep it as low carb as possible. Atkins messed with my head lol. You can do it you have a wonderful positive attitude and i know how difficult it can be with depression. I hope your meds kick in. A lady with depression can be found at www.dooce.com you should read her archives of what she's been thru and she's got a combo of meds now thats helping it was a good read. Hugs Welcome again! Email if ya need anything! Kris __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Kris, That website was the best. I have laughed and cried reading it. Thank you it is now bookmarked and I will be stopping by there often. She is a very good read something you don't always find online. As for atkins messing with your head it is true. I became so addicted to it before and I know I am heading there again. But it is ok cause this addiction gets me feeling better doing more and much lighter so I can be more active in life. My family just has to put up with my run to the computer to enter my food in fitday, my constantly telling them how many carbs are in the foods they are eating, and the uncontrollable rage I will go into if someone eats my last carbsmart fudge bar (or equally yummy low carb treat) at that time of the month when everyone woman on the planet must have chocolate. Maybe I should start a blog on the insanity of being a low carb addict and how it makes you act towards your family?? HUMMM Joyfully,Lee Ann Check out my progress at Fitdayhttp://fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Thrive05 Re: New Member - Jumping In Welcome LeeAnn i've only been a member for a week andwhat an amazing week these women rock they are so supportive and hilarious!i'm doign weight watchers and as a former atkins nuti'm freakin even tho i try to keep it as low carb aspossible.Atkins messed with my head lol.You can do it you have a wonderful positive attitudeand i know how difficult it can be with depression.I hope your meds kick in.A lady with depression can be found at www.dooce.comyou should read her archives of what she's been thruand she's got a combo of meds now thats helping it wasa good read.HugsWelcome again!:)Email if ya need anything!Kris__________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Have you tried ZCarb bars? I found them in my local grocery store on clearance for 25 cents a bar. I guess the low-carb craze is dying here, or something. They've always got low-carb stuff on bottom-barrel prices. I just got CarbWell BBQ sauce for 69 cents a bottle. Here's a link to the ZCarb bars, with the nutrition info. http://www.drugstore.com/qxp88046_333181_sespider/zcarb/ gourmet_milk_chocolate_bar.htm I wish I'd bought more. They're REALLY awesome, and didn't give me much of a glucose spike at all. (My body does process some part of the sugar alcohols like carbs, apparently). SulaBlue the uncontrollable rage I will go into if someone eats my last carbsmart fudge bar (or equally yummy low carb treat) at that time of the month when everyone woman on the planet must have chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 I have never tried those bars. I really don't eat much of the low carb candy snack stuff. I try and keep the fudge bars around but only eat 2 or 3 a week and when I go to walmart (couple times a month) I pick up an atkins peanut butter cup. I might check these out if I see them though. Joyfully,Lee Ann One Fat Chick, 3 Kids and Jerryhttp://onefatchick.blogspot.com/ Re: New Member - Jumping In Have you tried ZCarb bars? I found them in my local grocery store on clearance for 25 cents a bar. I guess the low-carb craze is dying here, or something. They've always got low-carb stuff on bottom-barrel prices. I just got CarbWell BBQ sauce for 69 cents a bottle.Here's a link to the ZCarb bars, with the nutrition info.http://www.drugstore.com/qxp88046_333181_sespider/zcarb/gourmet_milk_chocolate_bar.htmI wish I'd bought more. They're REALLY awesome, and didn't give me much of a glucose spike at all. (My body does process some part of the sugar alcohols like carbs, apparently).SulaBluethe uncontrollable rage I will go into if someone eats my last carbsmart fudge bar (or equally yummy low carb treat) at that time of the month when everyone woman on the planet must have chocolate. 100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Welcome Lee Anne. Low carb MMM dont know much about that one. BUT remember any program you follow. Exercise, water, and portions are key. Sounds like you are up and running with your new life. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Thanks for the welcome . I am excited to be hear and excited about getting on with getting the weight off! Joyfully,Lee Ann One Fat Chick, 3 Kids and Jerryhttp://onefatchick.blogspot.com/ Re: New Member - Jumping In Welcome Lee Anne. Low carb MMM dont know much about that one. BUT remember any program you follow. Exercise, water, and portions are key. Sounds like you are up and running with your new life. NH... Mom to Abby Liz 10/94 Anne 7/99100-Plus Files page 100-plus/files100-Plus Links page 100-plus/links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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