New & wanting a better/healthier me!!

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Posts: 3,056
1/18/13 5:48 A

Welcome to the message boards!!! I hope that we as a group can help you, in some way, to meet your goals!!! Never give up!!!

“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.”
~Walt Disney

“When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.”
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win.
Let not the man be discouraged who has these."
~James Whitcomb Riley

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1/18/13 5:46 A

Welcome to SparkPeople. Good luck on your journey. There are lots if articles to read, interesting Spark teams to join and great exercise videos.

current weight: 155.0

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1/17/13 6:28 P

Hello and welcome to Spark! There are so many wonderful people here to help you along. Just look around a bit, starting by collecting Spark Points. That will get you introduced to the site the fastest. I am rooting for you :)

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1/17/13 4:03 P

Hello and welcome! So glad you are here and I hope your journey is a good one! I am sure if you have any questions we can help you. You might want to check out some sparkteams for motivation and accountability. Try searching for teams that have the same interesst or hobbies that you do, just make sure they are active. Good luck again welcome!

current weight: 162.0

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1/17/13 1:46 P

Hello Community!!

I have learned over the years that the best way to start something is to have like minded people support you every bit of the way! This is why i am here. I want to not only lose weight but to get healthier. I have been over weight all my lift and it has never bothered me really. I am not 33 and married wanting to have a child but being told that my weight is hindering this process and my doctor is hesitant to refer me to a specialiest because of my weight. A life long battle is now hindering my future and what my husband and I want. It is time to get serious about changing me not only for the future family i hope to have but i am looking toward my future in general. There may not be a bright future if i dont take the present seriously! So here in am...as honest as i can be....and i need assistance!

Blessings and i hope that i can be an encouragement to others just as i hope they are to me!