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Artemis-75 Posts: 208 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/03/27, 01:29 PM Greetings from Sherwood Park, Alberta. (near Edmonton) My name is Erika and I am very glad I found this site! Hopefully this will provide the motivation I need. I started committing to my health when I hit 185 pounds. I stopped stepping on scales at 185, but honestly I know I gained more because I still out-grew some pants I had. Since then I've hit 146 twice. I'm a self inflicted victim of the yo-yo syndrom! So - I'm 160 today and am "deciding" that enough is enough. I am going to vanquish the demons of "junk-food-addiction"!! (lauhing) Please don't take me too seriously - I often resort to humour. If there are others living in my area I'd love to hear from you! I'm looking for a local workout partner too as working out by myself is getting frustrating... I'm begining to babble so I'll sign off now. Can't wait to have a look around this site! My new "Fitness Program" starts on Monday! YAY! Erika.
Artemis-75 Posts: 208 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/03/27, 01:36 PM Oops Had a PS to add! I checked the FAQs but am uncertain how long it takes for photos to be approved... Anyone? Thanks!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/03/27, 01:43 PM Welcome to FT... I'm a Canadian as well, but I live near Red Deer... As for the photos, they can take some time... don't worry, they'll get up there eventually! t -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
hollers2 Posts: 91 Joined: 2005/02/25	2005/03/27, 04:13 PM Erika, Hey, welcome to FT! You'll enjoy this site, you're side by side with many others who said enough was enough, and made healthy a lifestyle instead of 'just getting ready for summer'. Also, you'll find you're in good company, as many many people here speak the language, ayy. :big_smile:(Ivan and Tim, just 'Joshin'. I'm sure there's some Texan jokes you know...) It's good to have you, good luck with all your goals! Josh -------------- Josh Hollers hollers2@freetrainers.com -We get out of life what we put into it. Be thankful we've been given alot more than we deserve.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/03/27, 10:11 PM Welcome aboard artemis-75. Good luck reaching your goals. With your positive attitude you should not have a problem. Just stay away from the "diets". Proper eating 5x a day will and exercise will give you waht you want. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Artemis-75 Posts: 208 Joined: 2005/03/25	2005/03/28, 12:16 PM Thanks for the welcome everyone. It's a real bonus to actually get responses and know there are helpful people around!! Carivan, you know, I think eating properly will be my biggest battle. I have to learn to listen to my "that's enough food" voice. I did weight watchers for a year (that was the last time I hit my weight goal) and I took the time to balance it with the national nutritional recommendations (most people in WW don't do that because it's a lot of extra work...) so I was still eating healthy, but as soon as I stopped counting points... Well, here I am! (Laughing) :laugh: :big_smile: :laugh: This time it's going to be different I am going to think while I chew and slow down! If only I didn't like food so much! :surprised: Anyhow - thanks for the boost - I'm off to the gym in 15 minutes. Day 1 of my ft program! Yay!!! E.