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Anne in TX:
Hi! I'm Anne, and I'll be 43 in April. I live in SE TX with my husband
of 22 yrs, Mike, and our children, Michael (17 yrs) and Barbi (11 yrs).
I've struggled with my weight for yrs, on and off. I would like to
conquer this problem this year, once and for all. I think I've come to
terms with the fact that this is a permanant lifestyle change, not a
'diet'. I've been controlling my calorie/fat intake, and have lost 20
lbs so far, and am down to 164 lbs. I'm only 5'4", so I've got aways to
go, but I'm determined to succeed. I don't mind gettng older, but I DO
mind getting older and fatter!
Anne in TX
Anne in WA:
My name is Anne, I'm 30 yrs old, I am an in-home child care
provider of "Rise and Shine Daycare". I have a wonderful
husband, Bob and a 6 yo daughter, Jessica. I am here
because I made a promise to myself that this year I am going
to lose the weight...currently I weigh 193, but I started at
200 pds. I've been struggling with my weight for about 10
yrs...but it seems like forever. I've tried Diet Center,
Slim Fast, journalling (counting calories) nothing seemed to
work. Until I found the "new" Richard Simmons program,
"Move, Groove and Lose", that has the foodmover. I believe
all programs work for different people, the only reason this
program works for me is MY DETERMINATION and it fits my
lifestyle. My husband and daughter are very supportive of
me and are there when I need encouragement.
Anne in WA
Cindy:
Hi, my name is Cindy. I am 36 years old, married and have four children aged 14, 12, almost 9, and 6. I was never real thin, but since my second child was born, I have had weight problems. For a while I lost the weight, but it slowly snuck up on me after two more pregnancies. After the last one I never really lost any of the weight. I keep starting to excersise more, but don't keep at it enough to make a difference. I hope the list can help me with that. I am trying to eat healthier, and excersise more. I want to lose 50 lbs, 75 would be wonderful!Dena:
Hi! My name is Dena, I'm 41 and have been married to Jon for 17 years. We have two wonderful children that are the center of my universe, Jared is 13 and Gena is 11. I've always had a weight issue - I'm 5'11" and have always been categorized as an Amazon Woman. That's o.k. - we aren't all built the same way, are we =)! I suppose that my weight was always an issue since I'm the only one in the family that took after the heavier side of the family. As a result, I think I have some unresolved feelings about weight and acceptance.....don't many of us. In my 41 years I've evolved to a place that I feel pretty good about. While I'm vain enough to admit that I'd like to look thinner, my goal is more health related. My plan is to never diet again but to increase water intake, exercise (that word makes me shiver!) more and, at least initially, concern myself with quantity of food eaten vs. what I'm eating. I don't want to give up foods for a diet that I can't give up for the rest of my life, kwim? I really think I'm at a place in my life where I can successfully lose weight because losing or not losing weight is not going to define who I am as a human being...it's simply going to define my body in a healthier way. I hope you'll join our journey - this is a wonderful, funny,sensitive and down to earth group of women (hey, we could always use a man on the list to keep us on our toes!) and a great way to share!
Julie:
I'm 29 years old. I live in Nixa, Missouri with my husband, Philip, and our kids. Taryn is nine and Tristan is two. I run Julie's Daycare in my home in Nixa, and currently care for two one year olds and an infant. My weight loss plan involves a 1200 calorie limit, and about four hours of aerobics weekly. I started this plan on January 2, 1999. My goal is to fit nicely into a size eight by my 30th birthday in September, which will probably involve a sixty pound loss from my start point. So far I am seeing progress! I love to write, dance, read and collect things (mainly Beanie Babies and Attic Treasures), but most of my time is spent caring for children and being a mommy, which is the best career goal I can imagine!
Linda:
I'm a 43 years old and I've very depressed because my neighbors had my day care legally closed! The last time I was depressed like this is when I was planning on leaving my abusive first husband. I was so depressed I was 228 pounds and I'm only 5' 2". I didn't even want to live anymore. I went through 3 life and death experiences and my Guardian Angel visited me and told me it wasn't my time and I had to go back to do God's will. Even though I was fighting inside to go to Heaven they wouldn't let me in and I'm a Christian! Years ago at 10, 14 and 17 years of age there was 3 attempted rape situations that my Guardian Angel protected me from. These events affected me greatly and I started to gain weight so no male would be interested in me. Then I married an abuser and had to escape the abuse with 2 sons in tow. I was 30 years old when I realized I would die at his hand if I didn't do something fast. I was so scared but I did it and I'm here to tell you I lost 70 pounds all by myself and I did it very healthy, due to the new found strength once I made the decision to leave him. I weighed 158 pounds and felt great! I was afraid of men but when praying to God one evening and asking him if I'll every marry again He sent me a vision. That vision is my present day husband! I will be married to him 11 years tomorrow and we are still very compatible and still in love to this day. Together we have a 33 year old son married and gave us 2 granddaughters, a 28 year old daughter married and gave us a grandson with another child on the way. My four sons are 18, 14, 10, 8 years old. My weight problem now is because my neighbors had my day care legally closed. My dream and goal in life is my day care and because of one word which is the word "commercial" they legally closed me down. It has been a long 3 1/2 years and I'm still in the Appeal's Court waiting for the verdict. I pray every day for that decision to be in my favor. I only follow my dreams, goals and aspirations through the word of God. He is my inspiration and I feel I should loose this weight for myself and Him. I really want to look great when my sons walk down the aisle some day. I need to feel physically fit to be able to do the things I plan when my day care is reopened and just in general to fulfill my responsibilities as a Mom and Grandmother. I don't do physically challenging things with my sons and I should be at my age, it's because of my weight so I need this site to keep me on track. I need to be held accountable for my over eating it's my only bad habit.
Renee:
HI!! I am the moderator of this group, and builder of the web site... so go easy on me if I mess things up! :-) I am 31, live in WA state, and am the happily married mother of two wonderful kids... Kekoa is 8, and Mikala is four.. you can see more about them, as well as family pictures at my sons web site. I have been a daycare provider/ preschool teacher off and on for years, but started Udderly Fun Child Care in my home three and a half years ago. I am also a college student, working towards my bachelors degree in education. I have been struggling with my weight for years... I was a very skinny child...and a slender young adult... then was in a pretty bad car wreck... gained some weight...but still not toooooo bad...then came two kids and bed rest...and well... I was up over 200 lbs. YIKES! I have tried many weight loss plans, and nothing worked well for me..at least not that I was able to stick to! In October 1998 I started losing the weight...I started at 220 and went down into the 180's using the Atkins plan...which is essentially high protein low carb. It was great and worked really well, but as soon as I went off it I gained the weight back and more. I am now back up over my original starting weight and back trying to find a plan that will work for me. My goal weight...at least for now is 150. This list has been extremely motivational and helpful for me and I appreciate you all!!
Rhonda C:
My name is Rhonda. I am a married (25 years!) 43 year old Mother/Grandmother/Daycare provider. The name of my Daycare is Small Wonders. I have been open for business for 12 years and cater to special needs. I have 3 children of my own. Travis, 24, Angie 21, and the "baby", Alex, 16. We have a loveable dog named Shelby who is dieting with me! I am a cancer survivor and strong Christian. I am the Sunday School superintendent and Youth Counselor at my church (along with what ever else comes along). I have had a very hard time losing any weight since chemo. I added 20 pounds during chemo and it refuses to budge. They say it STOPPED my metabolism.....sounds good huh?
Tammy:
My name is Tammy and I have been a child care provider for the last 4 years. I never had a weight problem until I lost a child and then I guess the depression set in and so did the pounds. I had lost some weight and got pregnant again and unfortunately lost my second child and nearly my life also. I think that we all deal with our emotions in different ways and for me it was to eat myself happy. After all the heartache and longing for a child I am pleased to say that I have a beautiful daughter who just turned three in January and now I need to focus on myself and be completely happy.
Tammy in OR:
I have struggled with my weight for the past 14 years-- I am 26 now. As a
freshman in high school I weighed 180 pounds and I am 5 ft. 4in. In my
sophmore year I saw a dietician and managed over the year to lose 45 pounds.
I was a blissful 135 and size 10 for all of a year and then it slowly
started to come back. By the time I married at 19, I was 185. Flash
forward almost 8 years later to today-- after 4 pregnancies and 3 babies I
now weigh 200. And beleive it or not I am proud that it is 200( though my
goal is 150)-- at my worst I was 240(less than 2 years ago)
I have been in daycare for 3 1/2 years and have 3 girls of my own-- 5 years,
18 months and 2 months old.
Right now I am nursing, exercising(a combo of aerobics, Tae- Bo, weights,
and calestentics(sp?)), and dieting. My diet falls at about 1500- 1700
calories a day and I try really hard to keep it low fat, balanced and drink
lots of water. My biggest problem is getting enough fruits and vegies. I
have lost 14 pounds beyond the pregnancy weight gain and I finally feel like
I am on my way. I am determined to do it this time and keep it off for
good. My big food weakness is carbohydrates-- I love rice, pasta and
breads. Even though I rarely put any topping on them-- I still manage to
pack on the pounds.
Tay:
My name is Chantay ,you all know me as Tay on the list. I live in Ca. and have been married for almost 13 yrs to Dan ,we have two children,Matt 12 and Madisyn 2 . When I was pg with my son I gained 80 lbs and then lost some and I got down to I think 153,I only remember seeing it on the scale once so I am not sure if I weighed less or not. LOL I then gained about 10 lbs or so a yr for the next few yrs and got up to 196 and knew from listening to my husband and his friends that I out weighed all of them!! That was pretty shocking . As well as knowing that I was fast approaching the 200 lb mark! That was the scariest for me knowing that I wasnt pregnant and was going to be 200 lbs if I didnt do something fast. That is then when I began Weight Watchers and lost the 50 lbs and was a size 10. Well as you can see my kids are 10 yrs apart and I had been begging my hubby to have another baby for the 5 yrs prior to that and frankly couldnt take it anymore! I told him that it was either we had another baby or I was leaving. It was ridiculous that we werent having another,there was not any reason not to. Well I got pregnant and gained 80 lbs again. I think it must be my bodies favorite ! Well arent I lucky! LOL Anyway I have lost 60 of it by not really trying and this last 20 is the part I have to work on . I have a goal of being a size 10 as most of you know from my posts ,not really a weight goal . I would love to weigh 120 but dont feel that would be obtainable. I am mostly trying the move more eat less with Rosie's chub club. I am happy to have found this list and hope that we all get what we want for ourselves!
Terry:
My name is Terry, I am 39 ( and counting!!), have been married to the worlds greatest guy, Kevan, for 21 years. We have 2 outstanding daughters, Rachel is 19, a college sophomore & Rebeka is 15, a high school sophomore. We live in Texas and I have a small in home day care. I have definitely got a weight problem, but I am happy at a much higher weight than most :o). I have Multiple Sclerosis and the combination of medication & inability to exercise has added about 40 lbs that I would love to see disappear!! My goal is to improve the quality of what I put into my body & treat myself the best that I can. If I loose weight that will be a bonus! I am by nature a fun loving person & have learned that if I love myself I am more loveable toward others. I have enjoyed the support we share in our DCWeight group & I appreciate the efforts of all............
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