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Welcome, or welcome back

svanjicki

Posted at: 10:44 pm on April 19, 2008 20 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Pranee Sweety @ 3:18 pm on Jan 22, 2010

:YeNNi:

Posted at: 11:38 pm April 19, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

I'm at a place in life where I still am trying to dig my roots. I have my own business, and we're currently re-locating because the rent here at the current place is so high and it is very stressful, esp. with the recent downward turn of the economy. I provide products to interior deisgners, and design enthusiast alike, so you can imagine if home sales are low, people aren't decorating their new homes! In terms of living life.. I already feel like my (early) twenties were wasted due to my weight issue, it always prevented me from doing the things I wanted to do, like travel to exotic places, in fear that I would look ridiculous, people would stereotype me or I was so self-conscious that I would ruin the experience anyways. It's def. time to take control of this, so that I can start enjoying life in my thirties!

svanjicki

Posted at: 9:21 pm April 20, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Yaaa! Good for you, Yenni! Here's a bit about me: I am at a point in my life where I'm trying to establish my career. I went to school for elementary education and once I graduated, it's like I was afraid to get a teaching job. A few years later, I feel like I'm getting closer. I work as a reading recovery teacher and am considered a title 1 aide so get paid pretty much squat, and because of that, I also work as a bank teller right now, but am hoping to land one of the classroom teaching openings that are coming up due to retirement in the area. I've been married for 2 and a half years and my husband is trying to start up a business. Money has been VERY tight, so that causes me LOTS of stress. I don't know what I would do if I had children right now!

:YeNNi:

Posted at: 12:56 pm April 22, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Your hard work and dedication will pay off Sara. I think it's normal for all of us to stress like this. I too don't really know what I'd do if I were to have kids right now. I feel as though I'm still learning to take care of myself! lol

DL21Smith

Posted at: 8:28 pm May 08, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hi Sara. Boy this week has been a difficult one for me! I hope you are having a good one :D

AshemCrash
em

Posted at: 2:57 pm May 17, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

So my names Ashley and I'm new to diet.com but am really excited. I am pretty stresseds out these days trying to juggle school and my home, but besides that everythings pretty okay. I'm just kind of looking for a buddy that can keep me motivated...

aysanlol

Posted at: 7:32 pm August 09, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hi all!! My name is Aysan. I'm new to diet.com and i'm in my early twenties. I just entered them. I'm planning to be a teacher when im done me studies. I just moved halfway across the world to study abroad and i miss my home and my girlfriends and my boyfriend very much. The reason why i kept on being bigger and bigger is that i'm an emotional eater; instead of crying or yelling in frustation I ate. And I'm putting an end to this. Now i go for a walk every time i feel any type of emotion. I'm switching my food addiction with an exercise addiction. Hope it works out for me in the long run. I just needed people who feel like me; who feel like their weight is controlling their life.

KalaLoke

Posted at: 12:54 am August 12, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

also new to diet.com as my profile indicates, i'm a non-traditionalist, so only now in my mid-twenties am i buckling down to finish university. this goes hand in hand with stress and emotional issues (returning home after living abroad with my boyfriend where it was ok to be curvier around the latin women in colombia, in the US only the slim seem to win). my main issue isn't poundage, it's more about toning and getting back in shape because 2 years ago i was struck with mono then the rare nerve disease guillaine barre which destroyed my previously rather exercise-friendly body. now i am starting from scratch and need to watch what i'm eating as the emotional roller coaster of my life has taken it's toll on my body shape. hope we can support one another in our quests for healthier lifestyles!

cjkgirl

Posted at: 8:57 am November 20, 2008

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hello...I just joined diet.com this week. My name is Chelsea and I'm soon to be 25...I work for the State of Iowa and live with my boyfriend and our two cats. Right now my main goal is to lose weight...I have the job I want, the guy I want, but I want to feel better about my appearance and have more self-esteem...I'm going to lose nearly 50 lbs!

jle7

Posted at: 2:03 am March 10, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

I am new to Diet.com! I have some weight to lose and want to lose it by October...I am married with 2 kids...one is 4 the other is 6 1/2 months...my husband is in the Army currently serving in Afghanistan...He comes home in May for 2 weeks and I want to see a big change by then...but my goal is 40 pounds by Mid-October!

Just Vicki

Posted at: 4:29 am March 17, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hi. My name is Vicki. I am new to Diet.com and this is really the first time I have tried to lose weight and I intent for it to be my last. I am 22 years old and the mother of three amazing little boys, ages 4 yrs, 2 yrs, and 9 months. Before having any kids, I weighed about 110 lbs and now tip the scale at 207, after losing my first 3 lbs. :) Having my kids so young and so close together has done a number on my body to say the least. I also went through a nasty divorce which didn't help matters. I am now re-married and loving my life. I have never been a real confident person so that is a goal I hope to achieve as well as my goal weight of 116 lbs. I'm not a real social butterfly in person so I am looking for a place or people to communicate with on-line. To swap stories and motivate eachother. I do all my workouts at home and could use the encouragement.

kdjgerihir
ohjtrihy

Posted at: 4:03 pm March 23, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hey, I'm Aoife. I'm new, and a bit lost, and would love friends to help me out a bit. I'm motivated but have no idea where to start with dieting. I've hit a point where I'm sick of being overweight, and prepared to do whatever I need to..

RynGlzr85

Posted at: 10:35 am March 25, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hello...I am new to this group. I am a 23 year old guy in central Florida and beach weather is around the corner. In past years I have kept my shirt on or not gone at all. But this year I want to shed lose last couple of pounds and be happy at the beach.

chubby_jan
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Posted at: 2:53 am April 04, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hi there everyone! My name is Janie, and I'm a College student in Medford, Mass. Over the past year I have gained a significant amount of wait. I have come to the point in my life where I simply cannot tolerate being an over-weight young-adult.

I am extraordinarily tall for a woman (just under 6 feet) so I've always been taller and larger. But now, for the first time in my life, I am no longer going to let my height be an excuse for my being overweight and am finally making the decision to be more healthy. I hope this group can help in the process.

best of luck to all of you! I love reading your posts so keep posting!

Warmest Wishes, Janie

karolynnc

Posted at: 9:47 am April 23, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

I'm Karolynn. I just turned 20 about 2 weeks ago. I was always the "chubby girl" in school, and it wasn't easy, as I'm sure most of you know. I have just recently gotten to the point in my life where I know that if I don't diet now, I never will, and it'll just get worse. My father has been overweight for almost his entire adult life, and it's brought him the obvious health problems. I don't want to end up his age and have the same problems, which is probably my biggest motivator. I've tried Atkins, WeightWatchers and SparkPeople.com, but they haven't worked for me. So I'm hoping diet.com will do the trick :)

puzzeled

Posted at: 6:26 pm April 26, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hello Everyone, i'm new, but i'm here now. I'm 26, about to turn 27. I will be graduating with my BA on May 8th, and this week is finals week. I've gained a bunch of weight, and i'm not happy with that, so i'm here to make the change! I look forward to losing weight with everyone!

Emma1980

Posted at: 10:45 pm June 26, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Hello! I joined a few months back but never logged on till three days ago. I gained 40 pounds when I was pregnant with my daughter 4 years ago. I worked really hard to lose most of it, then I got comfortable and since then I have been steadily gaining. I now weigh 10 pounds more than what I gained being pregnant. I can't stand it any longer and I'm determined to lose weight. I do need motivation though as I have been discouraged some days. Good Luck Everyone!!!

Miss.J

Posted at: 11:33 pm August 08, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

Sara! OMG how are you?! I just jumped back on here, and I remember we were working on our goals from back in the day! I'm ready to get back on the wagon. Let's get a mini-challenge started!

caprice_ot

Posted at: 9:52 am August 16, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

hello all i am new here, and i am needing a little motivation to keep me on the straight and narrow!

pckid

Posted at: 3:57 pm December 25, 2009

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

hai ppl its 25th of dec... merry xmas to u all :D

Pranee
Sweety

Posted at: 3:18 pm January 22, 2010

RE: Welcome, or welcome back

I am new, I am 21. my stresses include being a full time student, not being able to find work, and wanting to start a family and be married finally but I am not prepared and my fiance is worse off than I am...he doesn't seem to be trying. I want to be healthy when I finally do have a kid and having kids is one of my worst fears because I feel like my heart is weak. Everyone I know with kids says maintaining weight after is a hassle so I figure if I maintain it now it won't be so hard later on. I am short and muscular even though I never really did any sort of sports and I always told myself that muscle weighs more than fat but I have recently realized it was just an excuse so I am on a journey to lose fat and tone up. It's hard because I have little support and I lack motivation which is why I joined this site. So hello all.

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What are your favorite things to do?

svanjicki

Posted at: 8:27 pm on May 12, 2008 6 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: miszjenn1 @ 11:01 am on Jul 13, 2010

DL21Smith

Posted at: 5:37 pm May 17, 2008

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

Now that the weather is much nicer I like getting outside to take nice long walks

cjkgirl

Posted at: 9:48 am November 19, 2008

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

My favorite time of the year is fall...Everything is very pretty and the temperatures are just right for hiking and generally be outside

Just Vicki

Posted at: 4:16 pm March 20, 2009

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

I definately love the long walks. I take my kids along with me. After, we stop by the park so they can play and I can "take a moment for myself" without feeling guilty. The possibilies are endless. I don't have to worry about the kids getting too cold or catching a cold, just that they are getting enough water, which isn't hard for them. I love it! This time of year brings my family closer together.

resonance3
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Posted at: 12:27 pm February 10, 2010

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

I like to listen to music. I like to dance to it too...act like a crazy dancing fool. When no one else is around of course =D

svanjicki

Posted at: 9:51 pm February 10, 2010

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

I loooove music, too! Dancing is so much fun and it can burn some serious calories!

miszjenn1

Posted at: 11:01 am July 13, 2010

RE: What are your favorite things to do?

I love doing workout videos at home and my favorite to do is ones with kick boxing I love the workouts and its great fun!

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New decade, new us!

svanjicki

Posted at: 10:00 pm on February 10, 2010

Last Post By: svanjicki @ 10:00 pm on Feb 10, 2010

Newbie

xok8t3ox

Posted at: 8:39 pm on April 29, 2011 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: foxyv069 @ 3:34 pm on Dec 09, 2011

Newbie!

Jenny
Morgan

Posted at: 4:30 pm on February 06, 2011

Last Post By: Jenny Morgan @ 4:30 pm on Feb 06, 2011

Need Help!

determined
girl187

Posted at: 11:30 pm on February 04, 2011

Last Post By: determinedgirl187 @ 11:30 pm on Feb 04, 2011

I need big time HELP!!!

Darza

Posted at: 2:35 pm on December 24, 2010 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: butterflywing87 @ 4:33 am on Jan 24, 2011

determined
girl187

Posted at: 11:59 pm January 18, 2011

RE: I need big time HELP!!!

i feel you there! I need a buddy that would like to email to keep each other going.. like a pen pal type of thing.. let me know if your interested

butterflyw
ing87

Posted at: 4:33 am January 24, 2011

RE: I need big time HELP!!!

Me too!! I really need some motivation and someone to talk to when things get rough x x

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any young moms?

determined
girl187

Posted at: 9:43 pm on January 05, 2011 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: determinedgirl187 @ 11:55 pm on Jan 18, 2011

ilovekhloe
bear

Posted at: 1:45 pm January 13, 2011

RE: any young moms?

yeah i know what thats like:]

determined
girl187

Posted at: 11:55 pm January 18, 2011

RE: any young moms?

Its hard! I wasnt small by any means when I got pregnant but i had a lot of blood pressure problems during pregnancy and put on a TON of water weight, about 50lbs!. I got that off and now struggling to be able to kick these maternity jeans to the side.. about 80lbs to go! ugh!

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My story

xmicahkx

Posted at: 2:47 pm on January 17, 2011

Last Post By: xmicahkx @ 2:47 pm on Jan 17, 2011

I started having weight problems out of high school. Growing up, my usual day consisted of a 3 mile run in the morning, practice for whatever sport was in season, a few hours of basketball at the local courts, and ended with another run in the evening. I ate whatever, and looking back I understand why, there was no way I was going to eat as many calories as I burned. However, college was a rude awakening. I was no longer a star athlete, and found out quickly I wasn't even on that level of play. So why run? Why practice basketball for a couple hours each day when I was barely 6' and had next to no vertical? Why lift when I was only benching 230 while the other guys in my position were doing reps with 265? So sports became xbox games, and those became World of Warcraft and down the rabbit hole I went. I gained a 130lbs in seven years. It wasn't until my son joined a youth basketball team that I realized how out of shape I had become in the past few years. I also rediscovered an old love, sports, after finding out I could not play on a D1 level I quit even watching. They would always remind me that I could no longer play for a team, or at least that is what I thought at the time. It is strange to say that a few little league games added the motivation I needed, but it is true. I found out about the adult leagues at the Y, and although I am no where near the shape I used to be in, I have lost 15 pounds in little more then a month. I started creating a calorie deficit, eating smaller portions, and working out 3 times a week. It is hard to find time during the week with work, the kids, and other hobbies such as working on old cars. However, for the first time in years I look forward to stepping on a scale. That is my story thus far, and I hope to add a happy ending to it.

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What are your goals?

bamboling

Posted at: 6:38 am on January 13, 2011

Last Post By: bamboling @ 6:38 am on Jan 13, 2011

miszjenn1

Posted at: 10:59 am on July 13, 2010 3 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Aryan2011 @ 5:58 pm on Jan 02, 2011

donaskmey

Posted at: 2:29 pm September 01, 2010

RE: HI

woots me too! well actually i've "been on" since 2007 but i just started getting more "active" :] nice to meet you!

for me it wasnt really the negative thinking but just laziness and maybe changes in my circumstances =/ and now there's my boyfriend to help kill my already-low ego :( but i always kick his butt by pointing how much heavier he is than me :)

maybe you could try fixing a more "finite" goal that's easy and simple to attain. or just get a half-yearly membership at a gym and start going for mindless workouts on the treadmill? mindless running and walking helped me lose like 4kg in a month so i think that works.

Darza

Posted at: 2:49 pm December 24, 2010

RE: HI

I am sort of the same way, i'll be "good" for about a couple of weeks, then out of no where i start eating something i know is bad for me and i can't stop. I'll have evenings were I'll eat one thing that is "bad" and a minute later I go back for more, and it continues tell I go to sleep. I hate it. I actually don't think too negitivley about myself, my problem is that i try not to think about it at all-NOT A GOOD THING! I try not to thik about how much my body has changed since I had my child. Until I walk out the door, then I just want to hurry up and do what i have to and hurry back home so no one will see me.

Actually I do have some advice that i'm trying out myself...check out on youtube.com "the round diet" Also don't eat anything were you can't pronounce the name of the ingrediance. good luck!!

Aryan2011

Posted at: 5:58 pm January 02, 2011

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Moving back home

Mellyissa1
607ca

Posted at: 11:42 am on July 27, 2010

Last Post By: Mellyissa1607ca @ 11:42 am on Jul 27, 2010

Good work out DVDs

Lillyisnea
t

Posted at: 6:42 pm on May 26, 2010 2 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: Mellyissa1607ca @ 11:34 am on Jul 27, 2010

miszjenn1

Posted at: 11:04 am July 13, 2010

RE: Good work out DVDs

I really enjoy work out videos too I dont like going out to the gym because I hate working out in front of others so its great 2 be able to do it int he privacy of my own home. I really enjoy kick boxing videos there fun and there really affective

Mellyissa1
607ca

Posted at: 11:34 am July 27, 2010

RE: Good work out DVDs

I really enjoy the Gaiam yoga series of exercise videos, and they are all available at my local library. I also enjoy the Billy Banks bootcamp videos.

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Starting all over again!! noooo....

crysnegret
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Posted at: 8:00 pm on May 05, 2010

Last Post By: rgalbrig @ 12:58 pm on Jun 02, 2010

Just turned 27! Ready to enter my 30s in the best shap!!!!

EM_Rogers

Posted at: 3:33 pm on August 13, 2009 4 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: rgalbrig @ 12:55 pm on Jun 02, 2010

hunneybee2
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Posted at: 10:49 pm August 13, 2009

RE: Just turned 27! Ready to enter my 30s in the best shap!!!!

hi, my name is Tammy. Glad to see you join too. I too am trying to lose some weight that i have basically put on the last year. I got 25 to go to make it to my first goal. I just joined this site this last weekend and i think it helps out some.

pgstudent5
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Posted at: 12:59 pm January 07, 2010

RE: Just turned 27! Ready to enter my 30s in the best shap!!!!

wow, Im kind of surprised that you and I are exactly in the same place.. amazing. Im turning 27 this year and I realized that it's about time to turn my life around, since I've spent most of my 20's overweight by 50 lbs as well.. I've had the time of my life but I want to focus on myself this time :)

svanjicki

Posted at: 9:57 pm February 10, 2010

RE: Just turned 27! Ready to enter my 30s in the best shap!!!!

I'm turning 28 next week...ahhh! I've gone up and down in weight in my 20's...lost a bunch just to gain even more back. This is it!

rgalbrig

Posted at: 12:55 pm June 02, 2010

RE: Just turned 27! Ready to enter my 30s in the best shap!!!!

Yep, I'm with you girls too. I just turned 28 and am so sick of just wanting to lose some weight and thinking that it's going to happen soon and it just not happening. I am hoping by starting to hold myself accountable to other people I will be more motivated to stay on track!

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Running a 5 k

Lillyisnea
t

Posted at: 6:20 pm on May 27, 2010 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: rgalbrig @ 12:50 pm on Jun 02, 2010

hey every one :)

bismah

Posted at: 4:55 pm on May 27, 2010 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: bismah @ 4:55 pm on May 27, 2010

New Workout Music

maja5

Posted at: 9:41 am on November 27, 2008 8 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: crysnegrete @ 8:38 pm on May 05, 2010

dukeblue23

Posted at: 10:20 pm December 21, 2008

RE: New Workout Music

I listen to any rock and linkin park music gets the workout rocking. Try it

alycia85

Posted at: 1:57 pm December 29, 2008

RE: New Workout Music

i workout while watching pussycat dolls and britney's music video.. it makes me feel like i look like them and that i am dancing (when i am running on the treadmill)

maja5

Posted at: 10:32 am January 08, 2009

RE: New Workout Music

Thanks! I will definetly try it!

lormsby

Posted at: 1:13 pm January 18, 2009

RE: New Workout Music

I love britney spears too. the only problem i have with it is that sometimes i forget there are other people in the room and i start dancing a little. also the song dance floor anthem is pretty good and lots of classic rock songs are excellent

svanjicki

Posted at: 10:41 pm January 23, 2009

RE: New Workout Music

I like hip hop and R & B mostly when I work out. Beyonce always gets me going, especially songs like Ring on It and Crazy in Love. Oh yeah, and Def Leopard's Pour Some Sugar On Me is one of my favorites! ~Sara :o)

Just Vicki

Posted at: 4:35 am March 17, 2009

RE: New Workout Music

I like to listen to P!NK. It gives me the ego-boosting, I-can-kick-ass energy I need.

Posted at: 12:20 pm March 20, 2009

RE: New Workout Music

Sara - I totally rock out to Beyonce too, and Def Leopard: awesome! haha!

I also love... LL Cool J: Mama Said Knock You Out Black Eyed Peas: Pump It Outkast: Hey Ya! Destiny's Child: Lose my Breath and Survivor

And of course a little B. Spears to spice things up! ;)

crysnegret
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Posted at: 8:38 pm May 05, 2010

RE: New Workout Music

Linkin Park and Paramore, they make me feel like a superhero and that i can do anything lol

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Dieting in the Dorms ... HELP!

colleenenn
en

Posted at: 2:03 pm on January 03, 2010 4 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: crysnegrete @ 8:31 pm on May 05, 2010

hndrake

Posted at: 6:01 pm January 28, 2010

RE: Dieting in the Dorms ... HELP!

Omg I totally hear you. I just graduated from college and eating healthy in a dorm room is insanely difficult. One of the best things I did was add more fiber to my diet. You can either stock up on high fiber bread or get the powdered kind. It dissolves in pretty much anything but soda and you can't taste it at all. Fibers great because it will fill you up and you won't want to snack as much. Especially good for quelling the late night snack binges. It's an easy way to cut back on your junk food.

hkseevc

Posted at: 1:11 am March 19, 2010

RE: Dieting in the Dorms ... HELP!

OMG I'm with you! I'm 18 and I am a freshman the gaining weight myth hasn't come to me just yet, but I'm gaining weight slowly...I've always been eating healthy, but I wonder if I eat food in a too big portion is the problem... HELP!

crysnegret
e

Posted at: 8:31 pm May 05, 2010

RE: Dieting in the Dorms ... HELP!

just graduated last year and i recommend you get yourself a small fridge and stock it up during weekends or some free time, with healthy foods like fruit, yogurt, string cheese, and lunchables. it helps when you are bingy. also, when you eat in the cafeteria, eat moderately and choose whats healthiest. I also recommend go get some vitamins, or drink Ginseng, its good for the brain instead of energy drinks. thats what worked for me, hope it helps.

crysnegret
e

Posted at: 8:35 pm May 05, 2010

RE: Dieting in the Dorms ... HELP!

Oh and as for the excercise, this is what i just discovered in youtube. search for "Bonnie's Total Body Workout", its a 10 minute Pilates routine that really works you out. You can squeeze that in your schedule before going to sleep since its just 10 minutes, they also have for the abs, thighs, and but. Trust me when i say that its a workout.

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ready to lose the pounds and travel :)

briana23

Posted at: 2:47 pm on May 02, 2010 1 Replies - View Thread

Last Post By: crysnegrete @ 8:27 pm on May 05, 2010