Need some 25 lb buddies

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Karon130
Karon130 Posts: 4
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Hello I am 35 and a teacher, and I have 25 more lbs to go. I am doing good with food and excessive now, but I am afraid I will loose all good habits and will power once I go back to work on August 13. I also have two adopted sons that are both 5 years old and will be starting kindergarten this year. I could really use some help from friends to keep me strong.

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  • mstclair03
    mstclair03 Posts: 151
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    Let's do this! Adding you :-)
  • mmreed
    mmreed Posts: 436 Member
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    Hello! Welcome to MFP!

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  • mtbaumgartner
    mtbaumgartner Posts: 7
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    I am a 36 year old teacher with 25 pounds to lose! I have two kids so we have quite a bit in common you can add me if you would like :)
  • rahrah82
    rahrah82 Posts: 30 Member
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    30 and also a teacher with 20 to 25 to loose, add me if you need another friend :o)
  • ktresvant
    ktresvant Posts: 2
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    Hey there, I am also in the education business and would love to lose weight before the new school year. I am 42 and need to lose about 25 lbs. So lets get serious about this.
  • clutz15
    clutz15 Posts: 10 Member
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    I have 25 pounds to go...I'm not a teacher but I'm the PTA president :) Add me I would love to have some friends. Only been doing this a couple days and think friends will help me stay motivated. I have three kids 14, 11 and 10.
  • joeavalos1949
    joeavalos1949 Posts: 3
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    I be got 25 lbs to go also could use support. I'm a retired fire rescue lieutenant who taught fire safety in the public schools for 10 years. Losing 25 lbs should be easy with support if I do it a day at a time as a new good habit and not a diet.

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