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WELCOME to the Weight Loss & Dieting Community!

Welcome to the Weight Loss & Dieting Community!

Let us embrace you with a warm welcome to MedHelp! How amazing it is to have a wonderful network of people to share your journey!  We are thrilled to have you as part of the Weight Loss & Dieting Community!

You'll find we are a very supportive and caring group of people who are just like you, and understand how your weight can affect every aspect your life. We understand you may be shy to make that first post ..it's ok we were all there once, too!  But keep in mind that no question is too big or too small; we are eager to help and believe the information provided here could be most beneficial to you in changing your lifestyle.

This community is comprised of individuals sharing their journeys to a healthier lifestyle through weight-loss, nutrition and exercise! They have amassed much knowledge, are motivational and inspiring.  Together, in this positive and friendly environment, we can help you find a path to a new and healthier you!  

We highly encourage that you use the trackers provided in your profile section, specifically the Weight Tracker (http://www.medhelp.org/land/track-weight-loss); which can be crucial to your success.    In entering your current data, it provides you with a chart to monitor your progress, allows you to establish weight loss goals, tracks your measurements and clothing size, and records your exercise and daily activities.  Using the Weight Tracker also gives you the ability to email it to your doctor as a point-of-reference before or during your appointment so he/she can see your progress.  Take a look at it – I guarantee you, you will start using it!

This group is all about teamwork and helping each other! We are sure you will love the periodic weight loss challenges that are no more than 3 weeks in duration.  We do this to provide brief periods of concerted effort where we pull together as a team to make lifestyle changes and reach small realistic weight loss goals. We believe there is always strength in numbers.

Here’s a link to an article on Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths FAQs  that you may find useful in answering many of the weight related questions. You can find it under the Health Pages on the right side of the community.  Here is the url http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Weight-Loss/Weight-Loss-and-Nutrition-Myths/show/399?cid=129

Your active participation in the group discussions is highly encouraged. We believe there is a direct correlation between your participation and your success.  Post to a current thread or begin your own. No matter what nutritional weight loss regimen you’ve chosen, we all work together to support and encourage each other through the group’s threads and hugs.

So, welcome aboard!  We're so happy you're here!!  It’s an honor and a privilege to share in your journey. Stay tuned and we will provide you with all the assistance and support to lose weight safely with friendship and compassion.  And, along with your effort, you WILL achieve your own weight loss success!

Sunshine wishes … and remember … we Believe in YOU!!!

Ranaesheart

P.S. - We want to make sure this community stays as helpful and supportive as it can be. So, If you ever have any ideas or comments on how this forum can offer even more help and support, or have any concerns or issues, please feel free to private message me.
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Hello all, I am new to the weight loss forum. I have been on a few of the pregnancy forums, but never ventured away from there. I had my baby 21months ago and had a lot of weight to lose. I finanlly got serious about my weight loss in January 2010, but also had some other issues going on. Long story short, I have lost a lot of weight (approx. 45lbs) the wrong way. I am 5'4" and started out at 238lbs. I am now 193lbs and still have a long way too go. I know that what I have done was not safe, and want to be healthy, I just don't know where or how to start. I have been trying to make better food choices, but have not seen any results. I don't want to get discouraged, but it's hard not to. I am ready to take charge and get fit and would like any advice to help me get started. The weight that I have already lost is nice, but if I don't change anything, i know it won't be long before it and a few more lbs come back. Please help me!!
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1302729 tn?1272980010
Hi

This morning I did some Stability ball exercises I can not find on my exercise tracker where I can put stability ball.  Please help!

Thanks
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1294224 tn?1272368681
Just started here today!  Happy to be hear and looking forward to being involved.  So nice to find a place where you can write down your information for free and without a lot of ad's all over the place.  One day at a time for me.  
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1279364 tn?1280682588
I am excited about this community. I am very serious about losing weight & working towards a permanent healthier lifestyle. I am lucky in that my husband is joining me as my weight loss & fitness partner. I am 27 years old & 242 pounds. I hate my body & have hated my body since I was in high school (not overweight then). I'm very stocky & not willowy like the models & celebs. Sometime over this last month I realized that I will never look like that & I started wondering about how I could look. I may be stocky but I have great hourglass potential & I am well endowed (my chest size hasn't changed with weight gain). So why not work with what I got? I spoke to my husband about it & the next thing I know we are working hard to eat better & challange ourselves.

BTW - I am going to miss my cafe mochas... *sniffle*
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1165127 tn?1279314277
Well, here I am - trying to lose weight (again / still / forever)

I have been "dieting" for about 5 years seriously now, but on and off since I was 20'ish. If you add all the weight I have lost in my life, it would be about 300 pounds - but it is offset by all the weight I have gained in my life (over 400 pounds)
About 5 years ago, after many years of not giving a rat's *** about my weight, I got on a scale and weighed almost 300 pounds (297) and told myself enough was enough.
I have been battling health issues for the past few years, so excersize is not easily do-able. But, I do try.
It has taken a long time - I was stuck at 260 for the longest time, but for the past two weeks now I have been just under 240 and I am tickled pink.
My goal is to ultimately reach 200 again someday. My doc says I should aim way lower, but I don't want to discourage myself by trying to bite off more than I can chew.
I will be happy at 200, and this isn't about fitting in to someone else's plans but to be happy and comfortable with myself.

Glad to be here, and here goes!
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703362 tn?1427766328
Hello!  I would love to welcome all the lovely new people who have come to join us here at the Weight Loss & Dieting community.  Please feel free to look through our many posts, check out our Health Pages, which can be found here http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/list?cid=129.  There are also many valuable tools, such as our exercise tracker, weight loss tracker, food journal, water consumption tracker, and many more, which can be found here http://www.medhelp.org/trackers/list/129.  Feel free to make yourself right at home!  We are so happy to have you with us.  
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787431 tn?1256345297
Hi -- My name is Barb.  I have been using Med Help for awhile but never really posted anything.  I am working towards my weight loss goal working out, watching what I eat and such.  Looking to get lots of support to get through the rough spots.  I am 41, married for 14 yrs, we never were blessed with children.  But do have one very spoiled dog.  
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1079156 tn?1258067980
Any tips on how to *slim* up would be great :)
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1079156 tn?1258067980
Hi, my name is Kat and I'm new here. I've recently developed a strong desire to eat more healthy and lose some weight in the process. Any tips on how to slip up would be great, thanks guys :)
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1057171 tn?1273139221
Hi everyone...my name is Aysha...i,m 31 years old and my weight is 84 kg...my height is 5.2....i,m very fat but my face is very thin and body is fat...i,m looking not good ...plz help me and tell me how can i loss my weight...any diet or exercise ...any thing
thankx
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Hey guys im new -----wanting to loss weight too..... just wanted to say hi and hope that you guys are doing well with ur weight loss.
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1017384 tn?1251255083
I really need to lose about 30 pounds, i know im only 11, but im concerned if i act like this more i will become obese, and i don't want that to happen. I try but i don't give my best effort, and i need help.
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hi im new here just found you. looking forward to loosing alot of weight with like minded people instead of trying and failing to do it on my own,
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917426 tn?1243594916
Hello All... I am Ms. Penni, and I am hypothyroid and a emotional eater. When I was hyperthyroid, I went from 215 to155 in June of 08 I had the radiation iodine treatment and currently weigh 210 :( ... Please help me try to get back on track and lose 40 lbs.



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895979 tn?1243064040
*Waves*

Hey everyone :) My name's Lucy, and I've decided that it's time to stop dieting half-heartedly, and do it properly by changing my eating habits FOREVER. So I've started a food diary to make me really think about what and how much I'm eating.

I've just moved into a house 2 minutes away from a chippy that does battered mars bars (my favourite and nemesis) so I'll probably post about cravings a lot ;)
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888748 tn?1241893015
i just joined this website. very interesting.   i need to lose weight badly.. over 100lbs... however i also need a knee replacement, and can't exercise.. any ideas...?
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I'm here. I've recently moved to a new country about a year ago and love the food. Also, I hate eating at home. so I eat out ALL the time. Needless to say, I have gained a lot of weight. I am going home in 6 months and don't want to see the looks of shock on everyone's faces, so i am determined to lose the weight before I go home. i'll look into those trackers. etc. Think I just need a boost and people to talk to about it.
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579258 tn?1250649343
Yes, isn't the Weight Tracker an AWESOME tool????  The Exercise Tracker does the same thing in helping us to get into an exercise routine!  So very glad you found us on your google search!  Hope you'll stay and stay involved .. the community members are very caring and most helpful in keeping us motivated and successful.  Welcome and best wishes .. we'd be honored to share in your journey!
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799504 tn?1239233923
Just wanted to say how helpful the weight tracker has been. I found it through my igoogle back in march when I decided I HAD to lose weight and get back in shape. I really think it has been as integral to my first month of weight loss as the diet and exercise have been. Every morning I wake up thinking about what I'm going to weigh because I have to put it on my weight tracker and it's going to be staring me in the face every time I get on my computer. It's great motivation to skip the snack and make the extra trip to the gym during the week.
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579258 tn?1250649343
SHOUT IT OUT GIRL!!!!  Am SO PROUD of YOU and YOUR EFFORTS!!!  Just Look at what You've accomplished!!!  Doing the happy dance for youuuu!!!!!   Congratulations for a job very well done!!!  :)
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hope erveryone's weekend is going great!!!! um so happy with my weight results this week! take care everybody!!!!!!!!!!!
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579258 tn?1250649343
Thank YOU for joining us, jumping right in, participating in posts and in the LiveChat .. it is such a pleasure to WELCOME YOU to the WL&D community!  What a wonderful addition you are .. and we are grateful and honored you have chosen to share your journey with us!

Very best wishes .. we look forward to hearing from you often.  :)
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541150 tn?1306033843
I am so glad this is such an interactive community. I love it :)
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579258 tn?1250649343
Heidi .. So very glad you made that choice for yourself!  We're pleased as punch to have you here!!!

Jump right in .. we can give you lots of ideas about portion control and choosing the right foods.  Just start some posts and ask your questions and the members here will get right back at you with amazing information!  

I've been an emotional eater throughout my life and it takes examing our reasons behind our eating and some close looks at our behavior.  Would be honored to help you with that.  It does get better and the key is forgiving yourself quickly in those times the emotions win .. not quitting because it is a learning process .. and shouting out for help!  Slowly we learn how to better handle our emotions and the emotional eating episodes get further and further apart.

Now, as for the wine .. there is no need to give up everything you like.  This is about modifying our food intake.  Try drinking only a few ounces of wine and mixing it with diet 7-up or Sprite .. like a wine spritzer.  It is a compromise, falls within calorie content and you will not feel deprived.  

Love that you are setting up your weight tracker.  May I suggest the exercise and mood trackers as well.  The mood tracker is especially important when it comes to emotional eating.  

Very best wishes .. and many supportive and welcoming (((Hugs)))
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