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Time for a change!!

lindsey65
lindsey65 Posts: 1
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi there.... I am a single mom that has been in a rut for the past 11 years, unhappy with her weight and looking to finally do something about it. I was ALWAYS thin, until I got pregnant and gave birth. I never had to exercise before or watch what I ate, so I thought the weight would just drop off after childbirth....ha,ha,ha,ha..... boy was I WRONG!!! I have tried different diets over the years, and lost some weight, but eventually gained it all back. I just recently quit smoking in February of this year and have put on an additional 15 pounds these past couple of months since. I had smoked for almost 30 years, and I am very happy that I have finally put those nasty things behind me, but the extra weight is dis-heartening. I want to take control of my life again and be healthy. Hopefully this site will help me learn to count my calories and reach my fitness goals!!!

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  • jennb5255
    jennb5255 Posts: 33 Member
    Congrats on quitting smoking!!! That is a huge accomplishment in its self. So far I have lost 10 lbs in the last couple of months. I have been a member of this site for a little while and was doing awesome when I first started but then I had a few health problems that were preventing me from exercising so I fell off the wagon. Well, I had surgery at the end of March and after I recovered I picked back up with exercising and watching what I'm eating. I love this site and you will get so much support here. It's awesome!
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