Well hello there. I have never done anything like this before and am just getting to know the cyberworld when I came across this great forum. I have a hard time believing that all these conversations are from real people. But I am willing to try because I do need some support. I have been overweight as long as I can remember. I have lost and gained, but have now reached my peak (I hope). I have spent some time reading your messages and am encouraged by them. Keep up the good work and you will hear from me again real soon.

We've all been "new and nervous" at one time. I think it takes a lot to join in and post to these forums, but there really are lots of good, caring people here. It's especially nice to know you aren't alone too. I hope you visit often and find the support you need here.

cissy

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Welcome to DT, Gates! Lots of great support here and inspiration in the posts and articles and chat. Nothing to be nerveous about...we've all been in the same boat and are willing to help each other. I, for one, need all the help I can get! Keep comin back and hang in there! Good luck!

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Robbie

Welcome to diettalk!! I am a real person living in so california. Once you get comfortable posting on the boards, I hope you come to chat sometime and we will get to talk "in person."

Welcome to DT. I am a real person from Ohio. I have been fighting the fat all my life. I do hope you come back soon and post often. We are all here to help each other.
Christmas blessings, Babs

OUCH!! oh, I just pinched myself. Yep! I'm real. we all are, and we are all here to support each other. Come back soon Gates and you will see!

phatgirl.

could it really be true??? does a supportive and understanding group of people really exist?
yep they sure do and you have found us Gates!
welcome to diettalk its been such a place of support and advice for me over the years.
people from all parts of the world come here with a common goal. to be happier and healthier people.
look forward to hearing from you.
hugs belinda :D

Welcome Gates,
I wish with all of my heart and soul that my extra 50 pounds wasn't real...but they exist and so do I.
This is a very friendly place to come and hang out in. Looking forward to hearing from you,
Mer

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Welcome to diettalk, Gates. Hope you'll find what you need here. I get lots of support and motivation here..... this is a great group of people. The bulletin boards have loads of information and the chat room is a fun way to get to know others better. Hope to see more from you in future and maybe even meet you in chat sometime soon! Take care and good luck to you!

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

Hello. I am new and nervous too and this is also my first attempt at using a computer for anything. I've only been reading the forums for a week and already I am seeing positive changes in the way I look at myself. Finally I know I can reach my goal weight. EXCITING ISN'T! Keep it up we are with you all the way.

Hey Gates,

Welcome to DT! You'll find super real people here!

Hugs,
Roxie

Wellcome Gates, The people here are wonderfull and very helpfull. I am addicted to diet talk and you will be soon to. This place supplies fat free and sugar free food for thought. So good luck.

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Sassy

Welcome Gates from CT! You have found a wonderful place to call home! Everyone in here is wonderful and you will find all kinds of advice..even some you ever asked for..hehe

And welcome to you as well Sandy, I hope you are enjoying DT!

have a great weekend!

heather ww

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Thank you so much for your responses and Welcome to you too Sandy. You guys are what I have been looking for for a long time. I like reading some of your messages before I start my day because then I feel like I can take on the world. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to sharing some of my wisdom with you, I know I have some somewhere.

Welcome to you, too, Sandy! It's so nice to see new people coming to diettalk.

Gates..... you can do anything you set your mind to! Just remember we are all in this together and it's so much easier to tackle something with friends than by yourself. Now you have loads of us to walk with you in your new journey! Take care and have a great week!

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

Hi Gates,
This website is awesome. You must be ready to make a lifestyle change because you were led to a place that can help you do it.
I need dt in the morning like a need a cup of coffee. Coming here has given me the encouragement and the motivation to reach my goals.
Welcome Gates...hold onto your your hat cuz your going for a ride :)

Traci

I know I'm real b/c the most prolific genius writer on the planet couldn't write this bizarre a character! I immediately found, as you have, that this site and these great people are an important part of my fight against flab! I hope to chat with you at some point. Until then, if you're in Atlanta , Georgia, give us a holler!

GOOOOOOOO JACKETS!!!!!!!! STING 'EM!!!!!!!!

Hi Yellow, I wish I was in Atlanta, Georgia.
I woke up this morning to -20C or -2F. I live northeastern Ontario, Canada. So needless to say that going for a long walk this morning was out of the question. But I do have a treadmill and lots of stairs to run up and down. I agree that DT in the morning is better than a cup of coffee. My only problem is that I get so caught up in reading all the postings that my morning is gone in no time.

Welcome Sandy and Gates..and yes we are real..
As for me if I was making me up I would be smarter, better looking, weathier, and definately healthier..heheee
YOU can do it..you can become the person you are striving to become and we here at DT help each other become...
I look forward to getting to read about your progress..
:)


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