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IamLeighDavies
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Hello my name's Leigh! I was told about this website by a friend of mine who is on her own health mission and is doing so well. I can already see the difference in her, not only in appearance but in attitude as well. She's so happy and that inspired me to get my own butt in to gear. I used to be really quite active when I was younger, but when I turned 18 and got a full-time job in a bar (where I also drank when off shift) it all went down hill. I've been an excessive partier for the past 3 years too which hasn't helped... hangovers are definitely not conducive to losing weight! Anyway, through all this partying, which in the end, was making me more and more unhappy, I ended up with depression and social anxiety; I felt so nervous to go in to work when I was sober. Eventually, my depression got to the worst its ever been and a whole big mess of horribleness caused by my own actions seemed to be surrounding me. So then I quit my job to get away from it all, to avoid the people who had seen me at my absolute worst and to break away from the partying... and I got a new job! Now, my alcohol consumption has dropped significantly and I'm starting to really look forward to the future. I'm moving to Sheffield in September for university and I want to shed 50lbs to get to my goal weight and gain my old confidence back!!
So... if anybody out there is up for some mutual support, please add me! My willpower is terrible so christ knows I need some motivation!
Leigh
So... if anybody out there is up for some mutual support, please add me! My willpower is terrible so christ knows I need some motivation!
Leigh
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Feel free to add me0
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Feel free to add me0
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Add me! Good luck!0
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lol I understand hummmmm lack of motivation well. so add me, if you want. and all I can say is we care, and keep trying.0
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Wow, you´re strong!! Changing your life completely like that.... Respect!0
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The support you will get from here will surprise you. It is what makes all the difference as we are all here for the same thing.
If you want to add me as a friend, feel free
Good luck
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Wow! Looks like you're already on your way to a better life. Congratulations on making the first steps! Things can only get better from here.
Feel free to add me, I'd love to have you as a friend!0 -
I was pretty much in the same boat as you. Feel free to add me as well! Hang in there and keep working hard0
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join us we are in this together , x0
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I know you're gonna do great! We can work out all through the summer and be totally lean and ripped for Uni. Haha, I haven't even bothered posting a thread on the forums here yet and I've been here for weeks!!0
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HI and welcome! Feel free to add me. I joined about 2 months ago and love it. Lots of great support and advice on this site. Just stick to the plan of tracking your food, exercise and water and you'll do great. Good luck0
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Always willing to support friends, feel free to add me !!0
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add me....0
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I'm here to feel free to add me )0
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Feel free to add me as well !!!! This community is great for support & motivation!0
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I totally understand the connection between social anxiety and alcohol use, and I think that is one of the biggest hurdles we have in weight loss. I always waaay over eat/drink in social situations because I'm nervous (or seriously irritated with those around me) and trying to distract myself. It used to be that I spent my time at home alone in order to avoid over eating//drinking OR I went out every night and didn't care. Trying to balance these things is tough, and I'd totally love to be around to support you!0
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