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Everybody hounds me about my weight
I am way overweight...about 230 lbs. I've picked up those last 30 in a little over a year. I know that I am fat and it's hurting me, so I am starting this weight loss journey today. I am going to try to keep track of what I eat and what I do for exercise. But I need help starting all of this. Please, I need friends to help…
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Please help...starting again!!
Hello, my name is Kimberlee and I am 53 yrs. old and am gaining weight and feel terrible about it and feel it physically. I gained aboutt 30 lbs. since I was on here last several yrs. ago. I have to lose 10 lbs. by Christmas as my first, but not last, goal. Please friend me and help keep me motivated. Thank you for reading.
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Grieving loss of a parent...can't stop eating
Saturday I lost my dad to cancer. I have been his primary caregiver since he came home from the nursing home on Hospice. I went to my parents' house 3-4 times a day to care for him. He had a CNA for 3 hrs. every morning, but he was too big for one person to take care of by themselves. On multiple occasions I had to care…
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Suffering from health problems...need motivation
Hi, my name is Kimberlee, 50. I have been suffering recently with pneumonia, broken rib and hypotension. How do I stay motivated when everything seems to be going wrong? It's been one problem after another, health-wise, and stress on top of all of that, too. My parents moved to an independent living facility 1 1/2 yrs. ago…
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Hi...I'm Kimberlee
Hi, My name is Kimberlee and I am 50 yrs. old. I am married without children. I do have a cat named patches. I have been obese since I was 12 yrs. old. I worked as a nurse until I became disabled due to medical/physical disabilities. Therefore, I don't get around very well, so I don't do much in the way of working out. I…
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Anyone from Illinois?
Hi, my name is Kimberlee, 49, and I am from central Illinois. I am happily married, but was unable to have children due to my health. I have a little female calico cat, Patches. Feel free to add me.
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Anyone else have open heart surgery?
Hi, my name is Kimberlee, 49. I had a heart attack a little over 4 yrs. ago and had to have open heart surgery to bypass 5 totally clogged coronary arteries. I'd like to find friends who have had to go through any heart problems and is looking past their health problems and is on this journey to a healthier life.
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I am stuck in a plateau and need motivation
I worked really hard to lose my wt, but over the past 6 mos. I have been pateaued and even put on a few more lbs. I just can't seem to do it anymore, but I know that I truly need to lose this wt. for my health. I have been going through a lot of stressful situations right now and just find myself eating my emotions. I feel…
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Anybody need support and encouragement?
I am on here everyday and I enjoy supporting everybody. I've learned so much along my journey so far and can share tips and answer questions. I was a nurse before becoming disabled, so I am knowledgable in a lot of health issues. I suffer from a lot of health problems all related to being overweight for all my life. I am…
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Anyone with 50+ lbs. to lose?
I have 50 lbs. to lose and would like some friends with similar goals or more. I started out with 154 lbs. to lose, but this last 50 has been a struggle. My name is Kimberlee, 49. Anyone is really welcome to add me. I accept everybody. Please feel free to add me for support and encouragement. A little about myself. I am…
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Ten Ways to Get Your Diet Back on Track
Star now by recommitting today Drink water like it's your job Plan each meal Eat don't make up for overeating by not eating Revisit your food journal and repeat a good week Remind yourself how far you've come Move get your sweat on DOn't let a bad week turn into a bad month Vegetables are your friends Repeat this tomorrow
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Add me for support and encouragement!!!
Hi, everyone, My name is Kimberlee and I am 49 yrs. old. I am on here everyday and have an open diary. I usually post a paragraph everyday on my page and let everyone know what is going on and trying to encourage and motivate my friends. I am not picky, I support everyone and accept all requests. I like to message some…
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Self-Loathing Right Now...Why?
Why do I see the old me when I look in the mirror? I hate the way I look. Why can't I see how I have changed over the yr. My husband says I look much better, but in my eyes I haven't changed at all. Am I feeling sorry for myself? Yes, I guess that I am right now. I have to see past what I see and think about who I am and…
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Ten Ways to Get Your Diet Back on Track
Start now by recommitting today Drink water like it'w your job Plan each meal Eat don't make up for overeating by not eating Revisit your food journal and repeat a good week Remind yourself how far you've come Move get your sweat on Don't let a bad week turn into a bad month Vegetables are your friends Repeat this tomorrow
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Anyone physically disabled and trying to lose wt.?
I am physically disabled since having a heart attack and open heart surgery at the young age of 44. I am now 49 and my name is Kimberlee. I have multiple health issues including diabetes and it''s complications, sleep apnea, asthma, major depression (which is stable right now with counseling and the right combinations of…
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49 y/o and I've lost 104 lbs. in 14 mos.
I just wanted to let you know that it is possible to lose this wt. I am unable to do a lot of physical activity due to being disabled, but I try to do some kind of exercise everyday. I know that if I can do it, you can do it, also. Anyone can feel free to add me or send me a message and I can help you.
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104 lbs. gone forever...you can do this!!
Hi, everyone, my name is Kimberlee, 49. I lost that wt. in 14 mos. time. 1 1/2 yrs. ago my doctor told me that I would die if I didn't lose wt. It took me a little while for that to really sink in, but then I got serious about losing that wt. and getting healthy. I really wasn't healthy at all and will never fully recover…
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104 lbs. gone in 14 mos.
This has been a long journey, but so well worth it. I do, however, have another 50 lbs. to lose. I was warned by my doctor that if I didn't lose wt. I was going to die. I was only 47 and wasn't ready for that, so I took control of the situation and started losing wt. I have plateaued several times, but they each passed…
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49 yrs. old and down 103 lbs.--add for support/motivation
Please feel free to add me if you need support and motivation. I am on here frequently throughout the day and can answer messages any time. We all need a group of friends for the inspiration to motivate you. A little about myself. My name is Kimberlee, 49, and I have been on here since December. I am physically disabled…
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Anyone from Illinois?
Hi, my name is Kimberlee, 49. I am from central Illinois and looking for anyone from Illinois. Feel free to add me for support and motivation.
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103 lbs. lost but 50 lbs. more to lose
I lost this wt. in a yr. I, like all of you, have had ups and downs along this healthy lifestyle journey. I'd lose wt. and then plateau, lose more and then plateau, etc. I would slip into my old habits of emotional eating or raiding the fridge in the evenings. Right now I am in a plateau and I can't really exercise due to…
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In my 40's and trying to get healthy
My name is Kimberlee and I have had multiple health issues in my life which has caused me to become physically disabled. I am trying to lose weight so I can get all those problems under control and have a long life. This is not easy for me. I have been obese all my life and am still obese after losing 103 lbs. I have…
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How do I workout after major abd. surgery?
Does anyone have any idea how I can do any exercises after major abdominal surgery? I just got home from the hospital yesterday after spending 10 days in the hospital. I can't do much with my arms and I am really weak from being inactive for almost 2 wks. I am on lifting restrictions and I can't get in the pool until my…
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I've lost 103 lbs. so far
It's taken a year, but I finally reached that hundred pounds lost mark. Now I only have a few more pounds to lose to reach a wt. of 200 lbs. I still have 50 lbs. to lose, but I know that I will one day reach that goal because I am determined to do it to become healthier. I will never again be fully healthy due to a…
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Losing wt. after major abdominal surgery...Advice?
I just got home from the hospital from having major hernia repair surgery. My incision is from my sternum to my belly button. How am I going to work out and exercise till I heal in about 5 more weeks. I don't want to lose the gains that I have made in the past year, but I am afraid that I will become so weak that I will…
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How do I get past a plateau?
I reached a plateau about a month ago and can't seem to get past it. My diet isn't always the best, but most of the time I stay under my calorie goal. I haven't gone to the gym for a while due to having to move my parents out of their house and into an assisted living facility. I live with a lot of stress due to their move…
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Anyone from Illinois want to be friends?
Hi, my name is Kimberlee, 48, and I live near Peoria. I have been obese all my life and I finally got my act together a year ago and decided to lose this weight once and for all. I am glad to have the support of my brother, mother, niece and husband. That is helpful, but I need friends that are motivated to lose this…
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102 lbs. lost in less than a yr.
It has been an incredible journey. I've learned so much about food and exercise during this time. Anyone that wants support and encouragement feel free to add me. Message me anytime. My name is Kimberlee, 48.
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11 1/2 months and 102 lbs. lost!!!
I've lost this wt. in such a short time that I am so amazed! I can't believe that I could even do this. I watch what I eat and do exercise of some kind everyday. I am more active than I have ever been and eating healthy isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I look at it as a lifestyle change and not a diet. I've lost over…
