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Don't Be Shy To Introduce Yourself!
Hi! I'm Ranae and I am afforded the unique privilege of being the Community Leader (CL) here in the Weight Loss & Dieting Community. We’re thrilled to have you here and hope you will tell us a little bit about yourself and let the group members welcome you.
To date, I’ve lost 154 pounds and am still working toward achieving my ultimate weight loss goal. Soon I will be half of the person I was. There is nothing magical about my success and it can be your success as well. It just takes a new “can do” attitude, staying involved in the group through good days and bad (we all have them), forgiving yourself, holding yourself accountable through the trackers .. oh … and eating healthier and moving (exercise). I lovingly refer to them as “Baby steps” … making small changes that you can keep for a lifetime … and then making a few more.
I love MedHelp and all the information that is shared in this friendly and supportive atmosphere. We host periodic challenges to help us stay motivated and set achievable small goals and I am blessed to help pay it forward in honor of those who have helped me.
Personally, I was raised on a farm, love horses, and am the oldest of three children (now two, my brother died 12 years ago). I am fairly resourceful and have found you can do and learn whatever you allow your mind to think and your hands to try. I sew, can food, make candles, macrame (that dates me .. lol), garden, exercise, constantly look for new food items that fit my healthy eating plan, like to cook, do accounting, write (novice), love music and theater, play the piano and the french horn, remodel, build, do electrical work, scrapbooking and other crafts.
OK .. your turn ... next???? Many hugs and sunshine wishes always .. Ranae
To date, I’ve lost 154 pounds and am still working toward achieving my ultimate weight loss goal. Soon I will be half of the person I was. There is nothing magical about my success and it can be your success as well. It just takes a new “can do” attitude, staying involved in the group through good days and bad (we all have them), forgiving yourself, holding yourself accountable through the trackers .. oh … and eating healthier and moving (exercise). I lovingly refer to them as “Baby steps” … making small changes that you can keep for a lifetime … and then making a few more.
I love MedHelp and all the information that is shared in this friendly and supportive atmosphere. We host periodic challenges to help us stay motivated and set achievable small goals and I am blessed to help pay it forward in honor of those who have helped me.
Personally, I was raised on a farm, love horses, and am the oldest of three children (now two, my brother died 12 years ago). I am fairly resourceful and have found you can do and learn whatever you allow your mind to think and your hands to try. I sew, can food, make candles, macrame (that dates me .. lol), garden, exercise, constantly look for new food items that fit my healthy eating plan, like to cook, do accounting, write (novice), love music and theater, play the piano and the french horn, remodel, build, do electrical work, scrapbooking and other crafts.
OK .. your turn ... next???? Many hugs and sunshine wishes always .. Ranae
So very glad you stumbled upon MedHelp in your research .. sooooo glad you are here ... perhaps not by accident? ;) The trackers here are wonderful and MedHelp constantly makes and enhances our tools to assist us on our journey to health and fitness. They are in the process of making some new weight loss tools and a food journal!!!
Sorry your husband is away, know that can be especially difficult with two small children and going to school. You can find friendship and support here .. and ((Hugs)) along the way.
Congratulations on your school; five years is an amazing commitment to you and your family. Losing weight and becoming healthy is a similar commitment. If you look at it in the same manner, it will help you realize it's not overwhelming. Just like you read a chapter or two in your studies .. that's how you lose weight .. target 1-2 pounds ... reach that and then target 1-2 more. Do this only after you've accomplished the first 1-2 pounds.
Can you imagine if we approached our studies in the same way as we sometimes think of weight loss? What if we looked at all the books you've read in your 5 years of schooling and had them stacked in front of you. Do you suppose it would seem overwhelming?
We get to our goals by baby steps. And, by the way, your walk more than qualifies for a wonderful effort! You've made many, actually .. signing up for MedHelp, making a post, implementing tools, introducing yourself. Way to go!!!!
Hope you'll check in here regularly and please let us know how the weigh-ins go; we're here to support you. The members here are quite knowledgeable and willing to share ... ask any questions you'd like. We'll also be having another challenge starting soon, which keeps us targeted and moving forward .. would love to have you join us.
Thanks for introducing yourself and welcome aboard!!! ((Hugs)) Ranae
Sorry your husband is away, know that can be especially difficult with two small children and going to school. You can find friendship and support here .. and ((Hugs)) along the way.
Congratulations on your school; five years is an amazing commitment to you and your family. Losing weight and becoming healthy is a similar commitment. If you look at it in the same manner, it will help you realize it's not overwhelming. Just like you read a chapter or two in your studies .. that's how you lose weight .. target 1-2 pounds ... reach that and then target 1-2 more. Do this only after you've accomplished the first 1-2 pounds.
Can you imagine if we approached our studies in the same way as we sometimes think of weight loss? What if we looked at all the books you've read in your 5 years of schooling and had them stacked in front of you. Do you suppose it would seem overwhelming?
We get to our goals by baby steps. And, by the way, your walk more than qualifies for a wonderful effort! You've made many, actually .. signing up for MedHelp, making a post, implementing tools, introducing yourself. Way to go!!!!
Hope you'll check in here regularly and please let us know how the weigh-ins go; we're here to support you. The members here are quite knowledgeable and willing to share ... ask any questions you'd like. We'll also be having another challenge starting soon, which keeps us targeted and moving forward .. would love to have you join us.
Thanks for introducing yourself and welcome aboard!!! ((Hugs)) Ranae
Hi, my name is Julie
I am a mother of two, 10yrs and 4yrs. Married to my sweetheart for 11yrs now.
I am a nurse, work in pain management.
I had gastric bypass surgery six years ago and had lost 125lbs. Last November I was dx with hypothyroidism and gained twenty back. It has been a constant battle for a year now with my weight. I was so fixated on numbers for such a long time, till about four months ago when I realized that I was so chemically imbalanced that it needed to be addressed first (multiple vitamin deficent, hypothyroidism,thyroiditis,malabsorbtion problems) So now I am on a journey to change my attitude about eating and weight
loss.
I joined the community just a few months ago and have found such wonderful supportive people. It often is my first stop of the day.
I am a mother of two, 10yrs and 4yrs. Married to my sweetheart for 11yrs now.
I am a nurse, work in pain management.
I had gastric bypass surgery six years ago and had lost 125lbs. Last November I was dx with hypothyroidism and gained twenty back. It has been a constant battle for a year now with my weight. I was so fixated on numbers for such a long time, till about four months ago when I realized that I was so chemically imbalanced that it needed to be addressed first (multiple vitamin deficent, hypothyroidism,thyroiditis,malabsorbtion problems) So now I am on a journey to change my attitude about eating and weight
loss.
I joined the community just a few months ago and have found such wonderful supportive people. It often is my first stop of the day.
Hi, I've only been a member of MedHelp for a few weeks, but already I look forward every day to the encouragement I receive here. I've struggled with my weight since before I was born (I've been gaining steadily since then!!!).
In July of 06 after the 4th scope of my left knee (I've since had my 5th scope), when the doc turned me loose from physical therapy and I was no where near rehabilitated, I knew it was because I appeared to be a middle-aged, over-weight woman and why waste any more insurance $$$ on me? I left the appointment that day and started walking and walked the next and the next.
Before I knew it, I was losing weight. Then, I started eating healthier and caring more about my overall health. I live near Green Bay, WI, and knew I wasn't going to be able to walk outdoors year-round and I asked God one day on my walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline what I was going to do when it was too icy to walk safely outdoors. I felt certain I was not to worry. Sure enough, by the time I was no longer able to walk outside, I had landed a job at the YMCA as a fitness instructor (in Dec. of 06). I was hired to teach step aerobics, but was forced to quit after about 6 months because of my knee. I then began teaching seniors - I had found my nitch!!! But, this past Sept., I had to quit that, too because of my main job.
Eventually, I lost 70 lbs., but last Dec./Jan., I began gaining weight again. At one point I had gained 31 lbs back. Now, it's about 22 lbs.
I find I need the help and support that the good people of MH are willing to offer. Also, the trackers are great. They are helping me.
In July of 06 after the 4th scope of my left knee (I've since had my 5th scope), when the doc turned me loose from physical therapy and I was no where near rehabilitated, I knew it was because I appeared to be a middle-aged, over-weight woman and why waste any more insurance $$$ on me? I left the appointment that day and started walking and walked the next and the next.
Before I knew it, I was losing weight. Then, I started eating healthier and caring more about my overall health. I live near Green Bay, WI, and knew I wasn't going to be able to walk outdoors year-round and I asked God one day on my walk along the Lake Michigan shoreline what I was going to do when it was too icy to walk safely outdoors. I felt certain I was not to worry. Sure enough, by the time I was no longer able to walk outside, I had landed a job at the YMCA as a fitness instructor (in Dec. of 06). I was hired to teach step aerobics, but was forced to quit after about 6 months because of my knee. I then began teaching seniors - I had found my nitch!!! But, this past Sept., I had to quit that, too because of my main job.
Eventually, I lost 70 lbs., but last Dec./Jan., I began gaining weight again. At one point I had gained 31 lbs back. Now, it's about 22 lbs.
I find I need the help and support that the good people of MH are willing to offer. Also, the trackers are great. They are helping me.
Hi, I've been a member of MedHelp for 2yrs .. the day I was told I had a thyroid nodule that was found on a routine physical ... then an ultrasound, biopsy, and 9 week wait for surgery .. during which time I don't know what I would have done w/o my friends on MedHelp's Thyroid community. Today I help others and have gained some weight now that I'm on Synthroid for two reasons .. Had a partial thryoidectomy and the other side stopped working so there is no choice and also because they found 2 very small papillary microcarcinomas so the med supresses any future cancer activity.
Thus, I have added quite a few pounds since the Synthroid regime and I'm honored to be a member of this WL&D community and continue to help others as co-community leader of the thyroid community.
Together .. we WILL make a difference!
I'm a mom raising 4 kids ages 17, 15, 11 and almost 10 ... it's busy here, but never too busy to stop by WL&D to find the encouragement I need to keep my weight loss on track!
C~
Thus, I have added quite a few pounds since the Synthroid regime and I'm honored to be a member of this WL&D community and continue to help others as co-community leader of the thyroid community.
Together .. we WILL make a difference!
I'm a mom raising 4 kids ages 17, 15, 11 and almost 10 ... it's busy here, but never too busy to stop by WL&D to find the encouragement I need to keep my weight loss on track!
C~
hi i am new in this community i started my new journey to loose weight in 1 november but i have difficult problem i feel very hungry at night inspie of being on my diet plan all the day .what can i do?i decided to lose weight 4 month ago and i list 10 kg only but this is without exercise and i was interrupting my plan alo please be with me and tell me how can i go on without feeling depressed and i started little exercise yesteday i wish i could continue
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Hi, I'm Barb.
I joined this community just a couple of weeks ago in order to get ideas and support for losing approx 30 pounds that I put on due to thyroid problem - only it took over a year for drs to believe that there was really something wrong because I quit smoking shortly after I began gaining so they all thought that's why I was gaining. Finally in June 08, I got the diagnosis of hypothyroidism and am currently on med for that. I have also been on shots for vitamin B12 deficiency since Aug 07.
I was raised on a farm in SD, married with 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. My husband and I currently live in FL and I work in the field of potable water quality. I
I joined this community just a couple of weeks ago in order to get ideas and support for losing approx 30 pounds that I put on due to thyroid problem - only it took over a year for drs to believe that there was really something wrong because I quit smoking shortly after I began gaining so they all thought that's why I was gaining. Finally in June 08, I got the diagnosis of hypothyroidism and am currently on med for that. I have also been on shots for vitamin B12 deficiency since Aug 07.
I was raised on a farm in SD, married with 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. My husband and I currently live in FL and I work in the field of potable water quality. I
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