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  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 2,864 Member
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    The Netherlands sounds lovely! Hope you’re enjoying your visit.
  • Azurite27
    Azurite27 Posts: 554 Member
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    I went from around 300 to 145 when I started out and then after a few years I started gaining and just couldn't stop no matter what I did. Finally realized a big part was undiagnosed adhd that resulted in binge eating. Finally getting treatment for that and hoping to get down again as I got back up to 290 but down now to 275 from a combo of trying and covid.
  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 4,647 Member
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    Good work, Azurite. Getting back into the routine is a major accomplishment. Please join us in the discussion threads.
  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 851 Member
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    Hello!

    My name is Greg and I'm from Windsor Ontario Canada. I started my journey Feb 24, 2022 and am currently down 77.6 pounds. My goal is to lose 138 more and get down to 250. I swim laps 5 days and week and play baseball on Sundays. I also started walking anywhere within walking distance. Also just getting over Covid. Yay. Anyways, good to be here and feel free to add me as a friend.
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 13,679 Member
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    The COVID thing... that's starting to annoy me :rage: , you know!!! :lol:

    Well done so far! Watch them knees! :smiley: :
  • Bella_Figura
    Bella_Figura Posts: 3,989 Member
    edited July 2022
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    @JaysFan82 Welcome Greg! Well done on the weight loss to date, and good luck for the next 138 to come. Your knowledge and experience will be such a valuable addition to the group, so I hope you join in some of the chat. It's always nice to have a fresh perspective...
  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 2,864 Member
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    🇨🇦 Welcome Greg! Quite a Canadian convention here. Hope to see you here often and look forward to whatever you want to share. Looks like you’re off to a good start.
  • JaysFan82
    JaysFan82 Posts: 851 Member
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    Oh shoot, I meant to say 138 total not 138 left.
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 13,679 Member
    edited July 2022
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    I was thinking that the initial numbers weren't adding up but that was the most likely reason on re-read! :smiley:

    You're moving at a good clip closer to 1% than 0.5% of body weight per week. Keep going... but don't hesitate to adjust if you feel the need to! Keep pushing for "long term" /"forever" options in terms of everything including eating and exercise; don't just look to "today"
  • Chibilove
    Chibilove Posts: 28 Member
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    Hi, im crystal. Starting keto again for the umpteenth time. It works for me but it's hard to stay on track when no one else around me is keto. Here's to any goals
  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 4,647 Member
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    Welcome, Crystal!
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 13,679 Member
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    Nicely said Connie!
  • jjlewey
    jjlewey Posts: 248 Member
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    I was heartened to see this group still going, even some recognizable names. A couple of years ago I was pretty active in this group and had some success in weightloss. Since I have had a lot less success. Back and starting again, the line is in the sand as they say. I hope to get reacquainted with the group veterans and to know the newbs. I have lost and gained weight several times and for me it is all about discipline, when I have it I do well, when I don't I don't. Here is to starting good habits, cheers all!
  • Bella_Figura
    Bella_Figura Posts: 3,989 Member
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    I'd be considered one of the newbies (only been here a year) so I don't think I recall you - but welcome back!
  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 2,864 Member
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    Me too! Welcome back. As you know much of weight loss is a head game!
  • conniewilkins56
    conniewilkins56 Posts: 3,391 Member
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    Welcome back!….I remember you!….
  • AthleteLori
    AthleteLori Posts: 154 Member
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    Hi everyone!

    My name is Lori. I live in North Aurora, IL. It's about 45 minutes west of Chicago. I have a daughter, Lena, a sophomore at Boston University. I have three dogs. Lilo is my 10-year-old black lab mix. Zed is my 10-year-old chihuahua/mini-pin mix. Jax just recently came to my house. He's 5ish and a chihuahua mix. He's also diabetic. I'm diabetic too, so he and I are helping each other control our diabetes.

    I weigh 290 pounds and plan to get down somewhere around the 160s. I started at 335. Although I want to lose weight, I'm really working on eating better and exercising. I'm currently focused on getting 5 fruits and vegetables a day. I'm also walking for at least 30 minutes a day. I'm going to add strength training and yoga soon.

    I'm excited to connect with people who want to live healthier lives.
  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 2,864 Member
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    Welcome Lori! We’re here to support you on your quest to be healthier. Everyone is at a different stage but there’s plenty of wisdom and experience to assist you. Jump in anywhere. And do take the time to read through some older posts.