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JenMarie8781
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My name is Jennifer and I am a 23-year-old mom of 4 from OH - I have a 5-year-old son, a 3-year-old son and boy/girl twins that are almost 15 months old. Their dad and I have been together for almost 7 years and we got married last year.
I have been overweight my entire life and I have always wanted to change but I've just never had much will power or motivation.... until now. I just recently found out that I am diabetic and that scares me to death. I found out about 4 months ago and since then I have been gradually changing my eating habits (following the diabetic diet) and I have lost 24 pounds so far. But I have a lot more to go -- I started at 368 and I am now at 344... so yeah, I still have a long way to go.
I joined this site hoping that it would help me stay on track and to meet some new friends that understand what I am going through!
I have been overweight my entire life and I have always wanted to change but I've just never had much will power or motivation.... until now. I just recently found out that I am diabetic and that scares me to death. I found out about 4 months ago and since then I have been gradually changing my eating habits (following the diabetic diet) and I have lost 24 pounds so far. But I have a lot more to go -- I started at 368 and I am now at 344... so yeah, I still have a long way to go.
I joined this site hoping that it would help me stay on track and to meet some new friends that understand what I am going through!
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Hello Jennifer, welcome...I am also new to this. hopefully we can keep each other motivated. you can do it!0
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Thanks : )0
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Anyone else.....? lol0
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Hi there! I totally know what you're going through and have a long way to go too, but we can do this! Welcome! I sent a friend's request0
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Hi Jennifer!
I'm new to this, too. I love this site... so many good people to keep you motivated and great tools to monitor your progress. I'm sure you'll love it here as much as I do!
Feel free to add me as a friend, and best of luck on your journey!
-Nicole0
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