Just wanted to introduce myself...

**beautifuloctober** · March 24th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Hello all.....

Just felt like it was time to join.......so many members on here!!

**kutchdee** · March 25th, 2008, 03:33 AM

lol even though i only joined today and am far from a welcoming committee, im here to wish u good luck and health xo

**dubbletbratt** · March 25th, 2008, 08:39 AM

hi I am new here myself I just wanted to say hi, I was hear years ago but I hate to say gained back some weight after 6 years and I am now here to get it gone!

**beautifuloctober** · March 25th, 2008, 09:25 AM

I hear ya!! This thing is tough!!!!

Its a life long process....there are noooo quick or lasting fixes!!! Maintenance is the hardest!!!

**insearchofme** · March 25th, 2008, 09:29 AM

Welcome, Beautifuloctober. I wish you well on your journey.

**beautifuloctober** · March 25th, 2008, 09:31 AM

Thanks for the welcome insearchofme!!!

How long have you been on your program?? Is this the first time??

Just wondering..... because for me its like a rollercoaster......

**insearchofme** · March 25th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Officially, I started in October. The doctor I see wants you to come in weekly. Well one week turned into two, then three, and before I knew it the holiday were upon us. I got serious just before Christmas. Last month was awful and I only lost 1lb the entire month, so I am doing what I can to turn it around this month. As of last week, I had lost 9lbs. in the month of March.

I have never really had to struggle with weight loss. Until recently, I mantained a size 6 my entire adult life. I even managed to lose the 100lbs, that I gained with my first 3 pregnancies (yes each one). After my fourth child was born, she turns one tomorrow

, I lost my father-in-law, a few days later. I gained over 30lbs and I have been struggling to lose this weight ever since.

I don't know if it's old age, or the inability to just get to the gym the way I used to but losing weight has become the single MOST difficult thing I have ever had to do.

Sorry for rambling

**beautifuloctober** · March 25th, 2008, 10:05 AM

Hello..insearchofme!! Trust me, u were not rambling....u havent heard my long story!! Lol.

Seriously, i know what you mean about gaining 100lbs with each one....I gained 60lbs with each and im 5'6.5. It didnt matter what i did, what i ate or how sick i was!! 60 WAS THE NUMBER!!

You say you were a size 6 most of your life...on your 5'10 frame that is totally believable....you still carry it very well. Height makes such a difference.

You said that you are really struggling...even with the phen? What is the dose(if u dont mind me asking). That can really make a difference...i take two a day. Sometimes only one...so i can sleep better.

Youve lost a good bit so far........keep it up.....dont look at the "size 6".....let the weight loss happen, you will be pleased!!!

Size 8/10 makes me feel great.....but nowdays getting the clothes to fit is a success!!