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  1. 03-12-2004 09:38 AM #1
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    Main reason, I'm addicted to Carb's. I live on them. Carb's and sugar. Besides being over weight I have gastritous, which means bloating, gas pains, and general feeling yucky. It is a result of not enough fiber, stress, and being overweight. I cannot wear anything that is snug around my mid section, or within minutes, I look like I'm six months pregnant.

    I work in a Bakery, I am a Cake decorator. I LOVE cake, and icing, and, I have already introduced my self as a diet coke addict. I noticed today, that when I had a bit of cake scraps with a bit of icing, that I immediently craved Diet Coke. Weird huh? I need to cut out Aspartame. My DH says it's poison.

    Sorry, got off track. I have heard, and read about soooo many people having good long term results from this WOE. I will start this new WOE the day after tomorrow, my day off. I am nervous about the change, but excited. I am nervous I will not stick to it, but I am determined to do it "One day at a time" I used to sm0oke three packs a day. I haven't smoked in over six years. If I can quit smoking, I can do anything......with a little help from my friends, and Family.

    I want to be able to sit down, without having to undo the top button of my jeans.

    Thanks for being here, two more sleeps to take off!
    200 now, goal to weigh 160, however long it takes.
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  2. 03-12-2004 09:52 AM #2
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    Welcome Wendilea!

    Glad to have you onboard! Couple of notes to help you get started:

    1) Check out the stickies in the topic section, they really help newbies.

    2) READ THE BOOK - over and over again, whichever plan you decide to follow. Less slip-ups that way.

    3) EAT YOUR VEGGIES - LC ones that is! Broccoli, cauliflower, green beans and fresh spinach are my favs!!!

    4) DRINK YOUR WATER!!! Can't stress this enough - 1/2 your body weight in ounces EVERY day. Sounds like a lot, I know, but it will really jump-start your weightloss.

    5) Keep posting in this forum, everyone is here to help, encourage, bolster, cheer up, etc. whenever you need them!

    Good luck, hope to hear from you often!!
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  3. 03-12-2004 09:53 AM #3
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    You can do this. I did this wol last year, and ended up quitting about two months later, because of lack of support.

    Then I found this site, and I know I can do it. Anytime I feel down, or feel like quitting, I come here and feel better.

    It won't be easy for the first few weeks, sorry, but it's true. But once you get past the first couple weeks, you have a handle on your cravings, it will be great, especially when you see the weight comming off, that in itself is a wonderful feeling.
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  4. 03-13-2004 12:03 AM #4
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    Wendi, you're gonna do great with the help of everyone here. Stick around, post your questions, let us know when you get frustrated, let us know when you have little triumphs, READ, READ, READ, drink water, hang in there. It might be tuff in the beginning, but it gets better, believe me!!!!!
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  5. 03-13-2004 02:52 AM #5
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    Wendi
    Welcome to LC. I am a former cake decorator, too! Funny, I never did crave sweets when I was working around them all the time. But that's why they say "Everybody and every body is different"
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  6. 03-13-2004 12:25 PM #6
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    Welcome Wendi!

    This is a great site for support.
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