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annabelle4340

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September 22, 2008, 1:57 pm PDT

I need a buddy too!

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just watched dvr taping of dr phils weight loss race--i'm a single 43 year old with two boys 17 and 6--yeah go ahead and say it, i don't think i was "doing the math"!!!anyway i'm a big time stress eater -up and down on the scales. i was doing ok on losing some weight this go around had lost about 40 lbs until i let the work stress get to me again. i need to find and stick to better avenues to handle life stress other than food. would like to find a buddy to help motivate eachother and give encouragement.

Hi, my name is Ann. I am also ready to do this right this time. I lost 50 lbs about a year ago, but have managed to gain it all back plus 10 more pounds. I am an emotional eater too. Work is stressful for me as well. I am currently off work on stress leave. I have 3 boys 18, 16 and 13. The 18 year old moved out and then back and then out again this past year. More stress.... I need to learn how to handle it without food. Exercise is something I enjoy sometimes if I can ever get started. The starting is hard for me. I have a treadmill, but have little motivation. I will give you all the encouragement you can handle if you will promise to do the same for me. My email is annabelle4340@yahoo.ca

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annabelle4340

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September 22, 2008, 2:16 pm PDT

Need a buddy? I do!

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Hi my name is Mary. I am 225lbs, 5'4" tall. . I have been off work because of depression and PTSD for 18 months. I worked hard for 26 years, 50-80 hours/week. .I am joining this challenge to become healthier, both physically and mentally. When I was a little girl I was very overweight. When I left home for university I lost a lot of weight and maintained the weight loss for over 20 years(I was a size 8 and am now a size 20). I gained back all of my weight when the doctors started treating me for depression with medication. I no longer want to use the pills as an excuse for eating, I really do want to get my life back, just having a difficult time even getting out of bed sometimes. I am an educated person and usually a very logical person, but for some reason I can not find the motivation or the energy to lose the weight. I watch Dr Phil everyday and I believe him to be a no nonsense man. I know I have internal dialogue that tells me I am worthless and not worth knowing. I am trying but not very successfully to overcome the years of physical and mental abuse. I was able to hide my pain for 46 years very successfully, but now I am paying the price for suppressing those feelings. Sometimes I just wish I was a little girl and someone would hold me and tell me I am worth knowing and they would love me the way I am. I have managed to lose contact with my 3 brothers and their families, as well as my mother and father. They have not been able to speak to me for a long time because I have succeeded in becoming the failure they always told me I was. I find the space I am comfortable in is getting smaller and smaller. I very rarely go outside and am anxious when having to deal with make decisions(even what to have for supper). I realize I am carrying a lot of baggage and maybe this isn't for me, but I would like to try it. I want to commit to walking for 20 minutes every day to start with. If I can do this I know I would be on my way. I am sorry if I made anyone feel sad, but it feels good to share the burden, I hope no one minds. I will try my very best not to mention anymore personal demons, and put my energy into losing the weight and feeling better about myself. I wish all of you success in your weight loss goals. Hugs to all. I hope I can find a weight loss group on here that will encourage me to keep living.

Hi Mary, my name is Ann. I am 36 years old, 5'4" and weigh 260 lbs. How embarassing. I too need to lose at least 100 lbs. I also suffer with depression and understand some of what you are feeling. I have lost 4 pounds so far, but wonder if this is just water weight.... ha ha. I carry a lot of excess baggage too. I am an emotional eater and need to learn better ways to deal with my stress. I am off work right now on sick leave due to my depression and hae no desire to return right now. I also experience anxiety at times, but not enough to keep me in the house. I do get out to do what needs to be done, just not always as soon as it should be done. I am a procrastinator for sure and need help with motivation. Exercise is not my favourite, but I actually do enjoy walking whenever I can get started. I have a treadmill, but it often sits alone. My self-esteem could use an overhaul too. I have challenges to overcome in addition to losing some weight, but feel that I am finally ready to do something to make some positive changes. I would like to be your buddy if you still need one. My email is annabelle4340@yahoo.ca

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pegmeg2

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September 22, 2008, 6:04 pm PDT

2 weeks down!!!

Hello Everyone,
Well I started week 3 today. I weight in this morning and I lost 3 lbs. That makes a total of 8, so now I only have 101 to go . I'm so glad I started two weeks ago. If I hadn't I would be in the same place. It's encouraging to know that I don't want to stay this way anymore. I'm listening to Dr. Phil's book on CD and I'm working on my three goals. I'm trying to do things in the book as I missed something last time cause I didn't continue working those keys. I'm hoping on this journey I will learn more and not have to do this ever again. I'm taking it slowly and letting things sink in. I'm hoping you are all doing well and reading the book and working those keys. Will check in with you next week with some more loss, I hope!!!!!
Peggy G

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September 22, 2008, 9:45 pm PDT

Dr.phil

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Hello Everyone,
Well I started week 3 today. I weight in this morning and I lost 3 lbs. That makes a total of 8, so now I only have 101 to go . I'm so glad I started two weeks ago. If I hadn't I would be in the same place. It's encouraging to know that I don't want to stay this way anymore. I'm listening to Dr. Phil's book on CD and I'm working on my three goals. I'm trying to do things in the book as I missed something last time cause I didn't continue working those keys. I'm hoping on this journey I will learn more and not have to do this ever again. I'm taking it slowly and letting things sink in. I'm hoping you are all doing well and reading the book and working those keys. Will check in with you next week with some more loss, I hope!!!!!
Peggy G

Hi Peggy,

That's great! It takes small steps one day at a time and I'm glad your journey has started. I'm on week one and will weigh myself on Thursday. I am following the goals I've set and will do all 7 keys this time. I also tried 5 years ago and didn't do all the keys but I will this time. I know you'll have more loss next week. Atta girl!!!

Maria G.

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September 22, 2008, 9:51 pm PDT

motivating each other for weight loss

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Hi I'm Dustin and I will be your friend and support you through this. I'm 23, and currently overwight (213). I'm 5'11.5", so I'm not THAT much overweight (about 30 pounds roughty). However...I used to be 251 when I was a freshman in high school but I got down to 170lbs. Lately I slipped into bad eating habits and here I am I've put on 40+ pounds. I know what it takes to lose weight. Its never easy (at the beginning) but once you see results its a big motivation and kick in the butt to lose more. Any advice you need, I'm here.

Hi Dustin and thank you for your response. I know you will do it and I keep telling myself that it's worth all the time and effort to get healthy and more fit. I'm in week 1 and will weigh myself on Thursday so I'll see how I'm doing. Will keep on track and writing down what I eating for portion control also. Thanks alot for being here.

Maria G.

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licorice1977

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September 22, 2008, 10:33 pm PDT

Brand New Leaf!

Hi!

I'm Licorice1977 and I need to lose about 100 lbs. I've done it before, and this time I'm going to keep it off! FOR GOOD!:) I just found this "100 pound club" by accident (haven't been on the dr.phil website in a while) and I'm so psyched! I also joined another "Losing 100 lbs" group at another website, and am going to start journaling my food to keep me accountable. And, of course, I exercise. Every day for half an hour. Would like to bump that up a little if time permits!

Anyway, I thought I'd introduce myself to the group and say hi to everyone out there!

Licorice1977

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adamsmommy

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September 23, 2008, 8:22 am PDT

Join the 100 Pound Club

so i've weighed myself n this month i've lost 11 pounds which makes me SO happy! only have 45 more pounds to go to lose my short term goal..when I reach that, then i'll work on another 50 lbs!

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September 23, 2008, 8:48 am PDT

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Hello - I am Julie. I started Dr. Phil's book in 2004. I have lost 50 lbs and I am trying for more. I have found that I love to jog. I love the runner's high. I also like to play sports with my 4 year old. I have always been uncoordinated and his level is about right for me.

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September 23, 2008, 12:08 pm PDT

Me Too...

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Hi Mary, my name is Ann. I am 36 years old, 5'4" and weigh 260 lbs. How embarassing. I too need to lose at least 100 lbs. I also suffer with depression and understand some of what you are feeling. I have lost 4 pounds so far, but wonder if this is just water weight.... ha ha. I carry a lot of excess baggage too. I am an emotional eater and need to learn better ways to deal with my stress. I am off work right now on sick leave due to my depression and hae no desire to return right now. I also experience anxiety at times, but not enough to keep me in the house. I do get out to do what needs to be done, just not always as soon as it should be done. I am a procrastinator for sure and need help with motivation. Exercise is not my favourite, but I actually do enjoy walking whenever I can get started. I have a treadmill, but it often sits alone. My self-esteem could use an overhaul too. I have challenges to overcome in addition to losing some weight, but feel that I am finally ready to do something to make some positive changes. I would like to be your buddy if you still need one. My email is annabelle4340@yahoo.ca

Hi Ann. Our stories regarding the depression and anxiety sound very much alike. I have only recently been able to return to work after a medical leave for depression and PTSD. I, too need encouragement with the exercise part of the equation. I enjoy it when I get in the habit. Starting the habit again is proving very hard. I injured my knee last month while exercising and I have been unable to get started again aven though the Dr. has now said the aerobic walking I was doing is OK. We could encourage each other if you would like. I also replied to Mary's message but did not get a response from her as yet.

My email is revkjselseth@redred.com and my name is Kerry. I look forward to hearing from you. I have started emailing with another person on these boards and we are currently (though just started yesterday) emailing each other our proposed exercise schedules for the upcoming week. This is helpful as I knew now somebody knows and I am accountable to that other person. We could do something similar and check in with each other during the week for added encouragement. Let me know.

Kerry

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luv2scrapbook

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September 23, 2008, 12:31 pm PDT

Women's support group

Hi- I had posted previously that we were doing a Tennessee womens group but because not many responded we decide to change it to anyone! This is for women who want to finally make the change and are serious about making the change, just not serious people LOL We want to be encouraging,accountable,share ideas,recipes,laughter,tears and honesty. My goal is to make this a safe place to share, a fun place to post and a supportive place for successes and failures. We do not want judging negative people. Those in the gorup have struggled either all of their lives or for part of their life it is has gotten out of control and they are taking back the power and making the changes one day at a time.

If you are interested in joinng please email me at popeyeskid@gmail.com

The group name is sisterhood of the shrinking pants :) and you will have to create a gmail account in order to join. www.google.com to set up the gmail account.

Hope to "see" you there!

luv2scrapbook

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