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Let's try this again!

toddles13
toddles13 Posts: 1
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello, I'm Alison. I've tried losing weight before, with no lasting results. I'm ready to make a total life change, one step at a time. This time I'm motivated by painful knees and ankles, I've heard that for every pound you lose in body weight, 14 pounds of pressure come off your knees. I also want to great for all the holiday parties! I'm hoping to make some friends through this site... maybe some long distance running buddies :)

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  • KMSForLife
    KMSForLife Posts: 577 Member
    I think it's 4 lbs of pressure for every lb lost. Good luck to you! This "community" is amazing!
  • loseiteli
    loseiteli Posts: 242 Member
    Welcome Alison!
  • kerimcdonald
    kerimcdonald Posts: 195
    All right I'm in! Lets do this!
  • mloren
    mloren Posts: 9 Member
    Hi Alison

    I lost 84 pounds........... then lost my job and my special needs son moved back home. Because I eat for comfort I have now gained 29 lbs back in less than 3 weeks (not sure how that happens so fast?) I have to get back on track but am not hope full. Jobs are hard to find and I feel if you are over weight you have a harder time of It. You said one step at a time I think thats the key good luck I will cheer you on!!! MLoren
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    Welcome! :)
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