Topic : **Wisconsin: Weight Loss Buddy in Wisconsin or email???

Well, I'm far, far from Wisconsin, but I also look to the message boards for support.  I am looking to lose another 50 or more pounds.  I started following Dr. Phil's plan Aug. 8th and as of today have lost 24 pounds!  I can hardly believe it, but I am working really hard and sticking to the plan. 

  

I like to post messages on other boards too and find support there.  You might want to read some of the other boards and post on more than one.  I will check in on this board to see if you are still here. 

  

I live in a remote area in Idaho and my main forms of exercise are walking and biking.  I love Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds" videos.  They are reasonably priced and easy to follow.  There are no moves to learn and you are really just walking inside.  They are great when the weather doesn't cooperate and since I have small children, I can do them whenever. 

  

I hope you find support and success with your weight loss!  I just remind myself that I am changing my life, not just my weight. 

  

Healthy living--Michelle in Idaho 

Thanks for replying.  :D  Congrats on your loss!  Holy cow!   

  

I have gone to the other boards and they are overwhelming.  With a slow connection I spend half the morning reading rather than doing what I should be doing, LOL. 

  

Thanks for the tips.  I will look into the tapes and see if I can find a smaller board. 

  

  

  

  

I've taken hours reading the boards too!   

  

How many children do you have?  Are they young or out of the house?  Are you following Dr. Phil's plan?  This sounds like 20 questions 

  

Let me tell you a little about myself.  I am the mother of 5 children--3 boys and 2 girls--ranging from 13 years to 3 1/2 months.  I taught school part-time last year and had my baby the end of May so now I'm staying home with her (and I have a pre-schooler).  I had lost 30 pounds right before getting pregnant following Dr. Phil's plan, but then I gave into all of my pregnancy cravings and gained way too much weight with this last pregnancy.  I also went into a bit of a depression after having her and medicated with food.  I finally "woke" up the end of July when I got on the scales and had gained more weight.  So I decided to get with it again and not let food control me anymore. 

  

I have found healthier substitutes for the foods I had medicated with along with activities.  Right now I am involved in my kids' schools (PTO), Cub Scouts, and I teach piano lessons.  So I stay quite busy, but not too busy to take care of myself!   

  

I hope you will find the support you are looking for somewhere on the boards.  

  

Good luck and healthy living! 

  

Michelle in Idaho 

Hi, I also live in Wisconsin...where are you located?  I am new here and still looking around. 

  

Traci 

Just wanted to invite everyone to "We don't have to do it alone" board under Weight Loss.  It is a great and supportive board and we'd love to have you. 

  

I hope you find the support you need. 

  

Healthy living--Michelle in Idaho 

I am from the Stevens Point area.  I have read Dr. Phil's book and I need accountability.  I did really well the first five weeks.  Started an exercise and eating plan.  I lost 20lbs and 2 sizes.  Now I hit a slump.  All the kids have been sick and life alittle more hectic than usual and I can feel myself slipping.  I am not hardly exercising because by the time the kids are in bad I am spent.  I could use a friend or five for that matter that I can go to with all this.  I had a accountability partner but she just got pregnant and is no longer interested.  Will some befriend me? 

  

Becky 

sounds like we could be in the same boat.  I also lost weight and sizes to begin with, then got in a slump. 

  

I lost 30 pounds, and 2 sizes, and my kids also got sick.  I will get back on track, though. 

  

the board I use the most is "We don't have to do this alone" under Weight Loss... 

  

It's a great board and I hope you pop in! 

  

Gotta go tend to my baby. 

  

Michelle 

Hi ! I am in Ashwaubenon,Wisconsin. It is a village in Green Bay. I too have been off and on with the weight loss.  Part of my problem is trying to fit exercise into a day.  Plus with having PCOS , the weight doesn't like to leave real easily. Would love to have some buddies.  

Look forward to hearing from you! 

Ann 

I'm in Weston which isnt too far away from you there in Stevens Point. I am currently working on losing weight. I have lost 16 pounds so far and want to lose 40 more. I have been overweight most of my life.

I made a promise to myself that I need to start watching my body again.  I have let it go.  It's causing problems in my life.  I hope to find support here.  

  

I am new here. 

  

Christine