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Author: Ed
Date: 10-30-02 12:38
I only recently discovered this discussion group and wished I had found it back in January 2002. After reading some of your posts I think you guys are a great source of inspiration. Losing weight is never easy, especially when the really tasty things in life are loaded with calories! I just like to say that everyone who is trying to lose weight and/or get into shape should give themselves a great big pat on the back. I've walked the walk and I know how difficult it is!
Good luck to everyone and I know that you will attain your desired weight and fitness level. I look forward to being a regular poster/lurker to this discussion group.
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Author: leanbutt
Date: 10-30-02 12:50
Welcome aboard Ed, you are right this board is a great form of inspiration and support because whenever I feel down and getting frustrated I can always log on and visit this board no matter what time or day it is.....
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Author: Michelle
Date: 10-31-02 08:21
Welcome, Ed. I love this site because everyone is really positive, polite and helpful (except for a very rare occurence of nastiness like the one who commented on somebody else's spelling skills - said individual of course, was quashed immediately). Melanie, our hostess, also makes sure that all sales pitches for weight loss products (usually quick fixes that only do good for the one who's making money with it) are edited out.
Most importantly to me is that since everyone is on losing the weight "the hard but only true way," it helps me focus on realistic goals and results. When I first went on this site a few months ago, I was feeling frustrated with a pound a week weight loss - mainly due to all these plugs for quick weight loss. As a health professional, I knew in my mind that it was the right rate, but it took the support and shared experience with people on the same boat that really convinced me that I was on the right track, and thus help alleviate my frustration.
Having said that - let me express my thanks - since I donlt think I have done so recently - to everyone for a great six months or so of support. In fact, I really feel quite "close" to a lot of the regulars here.
Happy Halloween!
Michelle
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Author: Dee
Date: 10-31-02 18:21
Michelle, yes, this is a great place for finding support and warm feelings, and you, Leanbutt, Amanda, and other some other lovely ladies whose names I'm too tired to remember just now are DEFINITELY on my list of "people who I really wish were my real-life neighbors"! Thank you all, for the encouraging words I received as I inched my way down to my present very satidfactory 131 lbs! Best wishes to everyone, and, oh yeah, BOOOOO...scared ya didn't I! Cheers, Dee
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Author: Michelle
Date: 11-01-02 07:04
The way you describe your cooking - especially those pancakes you were describing in detail one time - if you were my neighbor, for real, my husband and I would be over for breakfast on the weekends (paying up by doing some of your farm chores, of course - or promise to take care of the triplets' chemistry, physics, and geometry lessons when the day comes)...LOL.
Michelle
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