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So, I've never been thin, for that matter I can't remember the last time I was under 200. The thing with me is it was always a diet and I wanted a quick fix. I never realized it had to be a life change. In May of 2006 I found out I was pregnant. At that point I realized I wanted to lose weight. I wanted to live to see my baby grow old and I wanted to be able to play with her at the park. I made a vow that after I had her that I would get healthy for me and her. So that's where my journey began.
I gave birth to my 10lb daughter in January, was worried through my pregnancy of developing health problems. Thank God I didn't. I breastfed for 4 months and had major surgery, so at that time didn't think about loseing the weight. The next time I was weighed was at my 6 week postpartum, I was 240. Ten pounds less than I was before i got pregnant. I was happy thinking I'm ok.
Well, three weeks ago I was weighed knowing I had gained some weight. To my horror I weighed 296 lbs and was showing signs of pre-diabetes, when and how did I get there? I was stunned, shocked and amazed, I weighed the most I had ever weighed. And by the way I just turned 21 in June. I realized this is it, this is my chance. God is telling me this is your shot to change things. I remember going home that night holding my beautiful, energetic daughter thinking I didn't want to leave her. I didn't want to be a sick mommy who couldn't play with her at the park and keep up with her. I realized then i needed a major life overhaul.
I stocked up on every atkins book out there, built up courage off this website, and began my planning. I gave myself time to start, kowing I wanted to be fully prepaired for falling off the bandwagon. I called my mom up to help with the baby for that first week, knowing the side effects. So, this friday is my start day. My goal is to be 150lbs or to where I feel healthy and happy, and away from the risk of diabetes.
So here I am on the second biggest journey of my life to be here for the first biggest journey of my life. I've never felt more ready or more empowered to take control of my life. So here I go on an almost 150 pounds weight loss, thanks to the encouraging stories I have already read i know it can be done
I gave birth to my 10lb daughter in January, was worried through my pregnancy of developing health problems. Thank God I didn't. I breastfed for 4 months and had major surgery, so at that time didn't think about loseing the weight. The next time I was weighed was at my 6 week postpartum, I was 240. Ten pounds less than I was before i got pregnant. I was happy thinking I'm ok.
Well, three weeks ago I was weighed knowing I had gained some weight. To my horror I weighed 296 lbs and was showing signs of pre-diabetes, when and how did I get there? I was stunned, shocked and amazed, I weighed the most I had ever weighed. And by the way I just turned 21 in June. I realized this is it, this is my chance. God is telling me this is your shot to change things. I remember going home that night holding my beautiful, energetic daughter thinking I didn't want to leave her. I didn't want to be a sick mommy who couldn't play with her at the park and keep up with her. I realized then i needed a major life overhaul.
I stocked up on every atkins book out there, built up courage off this website, and began my planning. I gave myself time to start, kowing I wanted to be fully prepaired for falling off the bandwagon. I called my mom up to help with the baby for that first week, knowing the side effects. So, this friday is my start day. My goal is to be 150lbs or to where I feel healthy and happy, and away from the risk of diabetes.
So here I am on the second biggest journey of my life to be here for the first biggest journey of my life. I've never felt more ready or more empowered to take control of my life. So here I go on an almost 150 pounds weight loss, thanks to the encouraging stories I have already read i know it can be done
) and in enlisted your moms help as you kick some of the carb addictions. 
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. Glad to see you here. Everyone here is so nice and suportive. And everyone knows what you are going through. I hope you come around often. This board needs to liven up bit. So, Good luck, and I look forward to seeing you here!
I wish I knew what I weighed. Ah well.
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