Any Pittsburghers out there?
Beth_1217
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Hi everyone... I'm Beth, 34, from Pittsburgh, PA.
My (abbreviated) story is as follows: I was always a chubby kid. Always had a belly on me. When I was in junior high and high school, I was pretty average-sized, but I never saw myself that way. I was one of those kids who got teased for being a "nerd" and for being "fat," so eventually I just identified myself that way. When I hit college, I had no healthy eating or exercise habits. I started packing it on and by the time I graduated I was about 60 lbs overweight. I resigned myself to the idea that I would always be overweight. Then in April 2002, I suddenly had the motivation to change. I started counting calories, watching portion sizes, and exercising and by December of that year I'd dropped almost 60 lbs. I was able to keep it off for about 6 years. Then about 3 years ago, I moved to Pittsburgh, and the stress of the move, starting over, etc caused me to gain about 25 lbs of the weight back. And that's why I'm here! I want to fit into my old clothes again and get my self-confidence back.
I actually started back in December, so I've already lost about 12 lbs. It has really helped that some of my co-workers are also on board and we've been supporting each other. But having a place like this to turn to is nice, too. I was using another site to track my food and exercise, but some friends intoduced me to mfp and I like it better.
Anyway, just thought I'd stop in and introduce myself! Have a great day, everyone. :happy:
My (abbreviated) story is as follows: I was always a chubby kid. Always had a belly on me. When I was in junior high and high school, I was pretty average-sized, but I never saw myself that way. I was one of those kids who got teased for being a "nerd" and for being "fat," so eventually I just identified myself that way. When I hit college, I had no healthy eating or exercise habits. I started packing it on and by the time I graduated I was about 60 lbs overweight. I resigned myself to the idea that I would always be overweight. Then in April 2002, I suddenly had the motivation to change. I started counting calories, watching portion sizes, and exercising and by December of that year I'd dropped almost 60 lbs. I was able to keep it off for about 6 years. Then about 3 years ago, I moved to Pittsburgh, and the stress of the move, starting over, etc caused me to gain about 25 lbs of the weight back. And that's why I'm here! I want to fit into my old clothes again and get my self-confidence back.
I actually started back in December, so I've already lost about 12 lbs. It has really helped that some of my co-workers are also on board and we've been supporting each other. But having a place like this to turn to is nice, too. I was using another site to track my food and exercise, but some friends intoduced me to mfp and I like it better.
Anyway, just thought I'd stop in and introduce myself! Have a great day, everyone. :happy:
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Hii!!! I am from Pittsburgh as well! It's nice to find some fellow Pittsburghers on here.
Congrats on your loss so far..you are going to find this website very helpful!
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Hey Beth! Welcome! Congrats on the 12 pounds...that's awesome!! Feel free to add me! I'm north of Pittsburgh by about 35 miles, but I still consider myself a 'burgher 0
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hey beth i'm from pittsburgh as well. i wish you the best of luck on your weight loss journey ! 0
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Pittsburgher here, too! Feel free to add me! And congrats on the great job you've done so far!0
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I am 35ish miles n of pittsburgh too, but I work at the airport0
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I'm from Pittsburgh hahah, trip to see the Czech man soon 0
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from pittsburgh too.. everyone is welcome to add me!!0
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I'm from Pittsburgh hahah, trip to see the Czech man soon
Hehe! I totally did not see this! You are too funny! 0 -
Ive recently relocated to Pittsburgh, from Colorado about 7 months ago!0
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Hey Beth! I am in PIttsburgh...the South Hills!0
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