Well, I'm really new to this. I am looking for a weight loss partner. I have tried and tried to lose weight before but i just can't stay motivated. I have lots to loose. I just came from the doctor today...and i need to get this weight off. Would anyone be interested in becoming my buddy? I live in Florida but i will talk to anyone! Please respond. Thanks!

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i know how you feel. 3 months ago, i couldnt even walk up the stairs without hyperventilating. i have lost 30 pounds now, and i feel so much better. if you would want to talk, email me at any time. i would love to talk to you and help in any way. good luck, keep smiling, and have a safe and healthy week
stephanie

Hi Shy..... you are certainly not alone here and if you're looking for support, you've found the right place. You can e-mail anytime, but you'll have more than a partner if you come in and write on the boards and come chat in the chat room... I've benefited a great deal from hearing everyone's ideas, tips and support. it's so great to get to know everyone and know that you are never alone here. Hope to hear more from you!

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

hello,
I'm lissa and i am also looking for a weight loss buddy and have lots to lose. If you want you can contact me at Gardania@email.com or my aol instant message at gardania00.


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I have about 100 to lose...and would love someone to talk to thru email or whatever. I've lost a lot of my motivation, and talking to other people about this really helps. When I write words to offer encouragement, it serves as a reminder for myself too! So, please, you and anyone else, feel free to write me, or put me in your aol or cs instant messenger under sarahs3826! talk to all later! sarah

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Shycntrygal40, hope to see you back here. There are so many people that are in the same "boat" as you are. E-mail anytime and come back here to post. Writing down what you are going through is a great way to help yourself, but it also helps others to know that they aren't all alone out there.

Hope you are doing well......


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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

lissa00, if you are looking for support and help, you've come to the right place. It's a great place to look for people who are going through just what you are. And believe you me, there are plenty of us. E-mail me anytime, but also come in here and post and chat, too. The chat room is a great place to get to know people at this site a little better. And the posts are great too! I like to post when I'm trying to stay out of the kitchen.... lol I can't eat and type at the same time (most times anyway. lol)


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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

I really appreciate all the replies i have received. I am trying to answer them all. I've been on this diet for 3 days now.....eating lots of fruit. I'm trying my best to stay motivated. Now if i can just get myself motivated enough to start walking i think i would do a little better. I want this weight off NOW......i'm not a very patient person. Please write to me whenever.

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Shycntrygal40, I work on my patience level every single day! It's my worst enemy and I tell myself to relax all the time. If you start out with a small amount of time for walking and work your way up, you'll find it easier to make it a habit. Maybe start out with 15 minutes - 7+ each way... increase it as you feel able. I know when I don't feel like walking, I always remind myself that even when I have to drag myself out the door, I always feel better physically AND emotionally when I just DO it! I like living without having any regrets and when I don't do what I feel I should be doing, I have regrets. It's a beautiful day here and I'm definitely going to walk today. I hope you do too!


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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

Glad that you found this site. I also am looking for friends with weight to lose. I have a 118lbs to go and have found some great ideas here and wonderful support. Just reading the bulletin boards will give you not only the ideas, but the support too. I really liked the idea of not setting a total goal, but setting a weekly goal of 1lbs, and how much I will exerise, water I will drink, etc. Feel free to e-mail, or ICQ me any time. Keep posting, and reading, I think it will really help. It helps me.

Take it one day at a time. and remember never let yesterday use up today (one of my favorite quotes)
Chelle


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