Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hello, i am new as well.My name is gwen and I am in ontario canada. I have had 2 kids and still stayed thin.in recent years I have gained some weight, I am feeling frumpy if that is still a word!(((LOL)))). Ok, so I feel it.I need to loose 20 pounds even steven and need to know where how where how! to even start. Never dieted in my life and what is excericise?LOL! HELP GIRLS!!!!!!! Lets be sisters in pound loss! Gweny > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hello, i am new as well.My name is gwen and I am in ontario canada. I have had 2 kids and still stayed thin.in recent years I have gained some weight, I am feeling frumpy if that is still a word!(((LOL)))). Ok, so I feel it.I need to loose 20 pounds even steven and need to know where how where how! to even start. Never dieted in my life and what is excericise?LOL! HELP GIRLS!!!!!!! Lets be sisters in pound loss! Gweny > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hello, i am new as well.My name is gwen and I am in ontario canada. I have had 2 kids and still stayed thin.in recent years I have gained some weight, I am feeling frumpy if that is still a word!(((LOL)))). Ok, so I feel it.I need to loose 20 pounds even steven and need to know where how where how! to even start. Never dieted in my life and what is excericise?LOL! HELP GIRLS!!!!!!! Lets be sisters in pound loss! Gweny > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 how much weight are you wanting to loose girl? we will all do it togther yeah?! Gwenny > > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot > of > > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time > and > > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 how much weight are you wanting to loose girl? we will all do it togther yeah?! Gwenny > > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot > of > > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time > and > > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 how much weight are you wanting to loose girl? we will all do it togther yeah?! Gwenny > > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot > of > > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time > and > > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Tammy, welcome! I have been on the up and down my ENTIRE life. I think the last time i qualified as " skinny " I was about 6 yrs old. I have a pic of me standing next to a kitty we had and i was just skin and bones!!!! I was SHOCKED. Anyhow, you'll love it here, welcome again! I'm Amy 22, in CA and look forward to getting to know you. Amy 318/310/290/160 > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Tammy, welcome! I have been on the up and down my ENTIRE life. I think the last time i qualified as " skinny " I was about 6 yrs old. I have a pic of me standing next to a kitty we had and i was just skin and bones!!!! I was SHOCKED. Anyhow, you'll love it here, welcome again! I'm Amy 22, in CA and look forward to getting to know you. Amy 318/310/290/160 > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Tammy, welcome! I have been on the up and down my ENTIRE life. I think the last time i qualified as " skinny " I was about 6 yrs old. I have a pic of me standing next to a kitty we had and i was just skin and bones!!!! I was SHOCKED. Anyhow, you'll love it here, welcome again! I'm Amy 22, in CA and look forward to getting to know you. Amy 318/310/290/160 > hi, my name is tammy. just joined tonight. I'm sure i'm like alot of > people. have went up and down for years, and farther up each > time.lol. but yesterday i went to my moms for easter and we looked > at picture albums and i saw what i used to look like in high school > and decided i couldnt keep going on this way so here i am. not that > i expect to get back to high school weight, that was a long time and > 3 kids ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hi Janell Welcome to WLB, You have just found the best group of people who know just what you are going through. I think nearly everyone here has at some point gone through the low self esteem business. We understand how difficult it can be to lose weight, and even worse maintaining after you have lost it. So join right in, you will soon get to know us. It is a fun, motivational and friendly group. Look forward to hearing from you again. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Janell, Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 married, have 2 girls, live in Alaska. At my heaviest I was 284 lbs and so far am 207. I have learned through the years that, your weight is not WHO you are! It is who you are on the inside that counts the most. Believe me, skinny people have problems too. So don't confuse self image with body image. If you want to lose weight to get healthy and for your self that's great. But just don't think it will magically make you feel great about yourself. That has to come from inside. I know what you mean about skinny sisters. I have 4 older sisters. The oldest, , has never been any more then 10-20 at most overweight. One time when she was 110 ( she is 5'5 3/4 " ) and I was 220 at the time ( I'm 5'3 " ) I made the mistake of saying how much I weighed and she said " Gena, you are two of me.. ha ha ha! " can we say BITE ME??!! The next one is about 180-220 for the last several years. Number 3 is bigger then me and #4 is a bit smaller then me. They have all managed to make me feel like crap about myself or weight through the years. Gee wonder why I'm in Alaska and they are in Mn, Az, Co and Wi....... Hmmmm I love my sisters dearly but I know they can make you. I learned a long time ago to do what makes me happy. To do what I or my family needs, meaning hubby and girls. That's what counts. You have come to a great place and we definitely understand! I hope to hear more from you. Meanwhile it is helpful to go through some old posts. Gena > Hi- > > I am a new member and hoping to find support and encouragement here. > I have struggled with weight all my life. I have 3 skinny sisters > and hate being the " fat one " !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Janell, Welcome! I'm Gena, 38 married, have 2 girls, live in Alaska. At my heaviest I was 284 lbs and so far am 207. I have learned through the years that, your weight is not WHO you are! It is who you are on the inside that counts the most. Believe me, skinny people have problems too. So don't confuse self image with body image. If you want to lose weight to get healthy and for your self that's great. But just don't think it will magically make you feel great about yourself. That has to come from inside. I know what you mean about skinny sisters. I have 4 older sisters. The oldest, , has never been any more then 10-20 at most overweight. One time when she was 110 ( she is 5'5 3/4 " ) and I was 220 at the time ( I'm 5'3 " ) I made the mistake of saying how much I weighed and she said " Gena, you are two of me.. ha ha ha! " can we say BITE ME??!! The next one is about 180-220 for the last several years. Number 3 is bigger then me and #4 is a bit smaller then me. They have all managed to make me feel like crap about myself or weight through the years. Gee wonder why I'm in Alaska and they are in Mn, Az, Co and Wi....... Hmmmm I love my sisters dearly but I know they can make you. I learned a long time ago to do what makes me happy. To do what I or my family needs, meaning hubby and girls. That's what counts. You have come to a great place and we definitely understand! I hope to hear more from you. Meanwhile it is helpful to go through some old posts. Gena > Hi- > > I am a new member and hoping to find support and encouragement here. > I have struggled with weight all my life. I have 3 skinny sisters > and hate being the " fat one " !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Tammy Welcome, Glad to have you on board. Yes I can certainly relate to the yoyo weight, been there so often. How do you intend to lose the weight? I try not to diet (ugly word) we try to change our lifestyles, eating healthy, exercising and drinking lots of water, lol. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Tammy Welcome, Glad to have you on board. Yes I can certainly relate to the yoyo weight, been there so often. How do you intend to lose the weight? I try not to diet (ugly word) we try to change our lifestyles, eating healthy, exercising and drinking lots of water, lol. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 This one got through.Glad to meet you. My name is Jinx,49 single mom to Gavin,8. My goal for tonight is to not ruin a good day. I drank an incredible amt of water and ate well so I'll feel good to have a day back on track under my belt. You're going to like this very active (in the email dept.) group. It has been helpful to me to know there are others just a keyboard away who understand what a struggle this is. Jx. new member Hi my name is I have wrote two letters so far and none have gotten thru to the group so just trying again Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 This one got through.Glad to meet you. My name is Jinx,49 single mom to Gavin,8. My goal for tonight is to not ruin a good day. I drank an incredible amt of water and ate well so I'll feel good to have a day back on track under my belt. You're going to like this very active (in the email dept.) group. It has been helpful to me to know there are others just a keyboard away who understand what a struggle this is. Jx. new member Hi my name is I have wrote two letters so far and none have gotten thru to the group so just trying again Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 This one got through.Glad to meet you. My name is Jinx,49 single mom to Gavin,8. My goal for tonight is to not ruin a good day. I drank an incredible amt of water and ate well so I'll feel good to have a day back on track under my belt. You're going to like this very active (in the email dept.) group. It has been helpful to me to know there are others just a keyboard away who understand what a struggle this is. Jx. new member Hi my name is I have wrote two letters so far and none have gotten thru to the group so just trying again Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Gwen Welcome, can't remember if I said that already or not? I'm having problems keeping up with all the posts and getting old LOL!! I too stayed slim even though I had 2 kids, but gained it all later, called it middle age spread hehehe. Trouble is it spread too far, lol. I'm 5'4 " and got to about 175lbs then I joined WW and this wonderful group and got down to my goal of 130lbs, it felt great. Thought I could maintain without both so left. Huh, how wrong I was, in the past year I gained back 25lbs so came back here and now struggling to lose again. With the help of all the wonderful people in here, I know I will get there, as I am sure you will too. Enjoy and have fun. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Gwen Welcome, can't remember if I said that already or not? I'm having problems keeping up with all the posts and getting old LOL!! I too stayed slim even though I had 2 kids, but gained it all later, called it middle age spread hehehe. Trouble is it spread too far, lol. I'm 5'4 " and got to about 175lbs then I joined WW and this wonderful group and got down to my goal of 130lbs, it felt great. Thought I could maintain without both so left. Huh, how wrong I was, in the past year I gained back 25lbs so came back here and now struggling to lose again. With the help of all the wonderful people in here, I know I will get there, as I am sure you will too. Enjoy and have fun. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Hi Gwen Welcome, can't remember if I said that already or not? I'm having problems keeping up with all the posts and getting old LOL!! I too stayed slim even though I had 2 kids, but gained it all later, called it middle age spread hehehe. Trouble is it spread too far, lol. I'm 5'4 " and got to about 175lbs then I joined WW and this wonderful group and got down to my goal of 130lbs, it felt great. Thought I could maintain without both so left. Huh, how wrong I was, in the past year I gained back 25lbs so came back here and now struggling to lose again. With the help of all the wonderful people in here, I know I will get there, as I am sure you will too. Enjoy and have fun. Hugs Sue H. ===== Anything that knocks you off track does so because you have allowed it to. __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus For a better Internet experience http://www.yahoo.co.uk/btoffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Welcome to the group Alectra! #2 > Hi everyone! > From the posts Ive read this looks to be a great place. I tried to > quit smoking in Jan and gained 25 lbs in one month. I started > smoking again when I reached 245 lbs. Ive always been big > (my " normal " is 210-where I look and feel good. Im 5'9 " ) but now my > feet and back hurt and Ive got to get this off me. 5 years ago I > lost 60 lbs. but since then Ive gotten a cushy job it has slowly > crept back. > Im looking forward to being part of this group, Im a great listener > and have my messenger on most of the time. > Alectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Welcome to the group Alectra! #2 > Hi everyone! > From the posts Ive read this looks to be a great place. I tried to > quit smoking in Jan and gained 25 lbs in one month. I started > smoking again when I reached 245 lbs. Ive always been big > (my " normal " is 210-where I look and feel good. Im 5'9 " ) but now my > feet and back hurt and Ive got to get this off me. 5 years ago I > lost 60 lbs. but since then Ive gotten a cushy job it has slowly > crept back. > Im looking forward to being part of this group, Im a great listener > and have my messenger on most of the time. > Alectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Welcome to the group Alectra! #2 > Hi everyone! > From the posts Ive read this looks to be a great place. I tried to > quit smoking in Jan and gained 25 lbs in one month. I started > smoking again when I reached 245 lbs. Ive always been big > (my " normal " is 210-where I look and feel good. Im 5'9 " ) but now my > feet and back hurt and Ive got to get this off me. 5 years ago I > lost 60 lbs. but since then Ive gotten a cushy job it has slowly > crept back. > Im looking forward to being part of this group, Im a great listener > and have my messenger on most of the time. > Alectra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Welcome to the group Manda!!! > Hi my name is I have wrote two letters so far and none have > gotten thru to the group so just trying again > Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 Welcome to the group Manda!!! > Hi my name is I have wrote two letters so far and none have > gotten thru to the group so just trying again > Manda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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