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tiredintexas 
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Posted: 02 February 2005 at 9:02pm |
Hi - I was wondering if anyone besides me is on the heavy side? If so, maybe you would like to get a support system going? I started Weight Watchers a couple of weeks ago and I think it would be neat to support each other if there are others trying to lose weight.
Blessings,
Marcy
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jlc1954
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Posted: 04 February 2005 at 6:08am |
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Hi there! I am in TX too! I started WW online about 4 wks ago. I think it would be fun to compare our progress. I've got about 40# to lose to get back to a healthy weight. I am a WW Lifetime member but waaay over goal...lol This time I am losing for my health and for some reason that kinda takes away some of the pressure. Hope to hear from you soon....happy WW'ering!
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Posted: 05 February 2005 at 5:08pm |
That would be neat! I agree that losing for health takes away the pressure. This week I gained 1.2lbs and I keep telling myself that it is okay - I am changing my lifestyle for the better. In the past when I gained anything I would get discouraged and quit.
I have about 65 to 70 pounds to lose to get to a healthy weight -  But that's okay - I will lose it the same way I gained it 1 pound at a time
Which part of Texas are you in? I'm in West Texas - Talk to you soon
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Posted: 09 February 2005 at 6:33am |
Hi there! I am on the coast...do you know Victoria? I am about 35 miles from there. How are you doing with WW? I am using my RD appts for my official weigh ins...I saw her monday and I am down 9#! My goal was 10# but I will take it  ! I don't see her again for 2 mos. so I am aiming for 12# this time. I hope everything is going good for you...talk to you soon! 
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Posted: 11 February 2005 at 9:18pm |
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tiredintexas
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Posted: 12 February 2005 at 7:15pm |
JLC - Is that Victoria, Texas? I'm in West Texas.
I had weigh in at WW today - I lost 1.6 . At least I lost what I gained last week
My main goal is to eat healthy and try to keep this tired body as healthy as possible.
Do you do any type of exercise? I've just started walking a couple of times a week but I know I need to do more than just that.
Well, hope you have a great week 
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Posted: 13 February 2005 at 8:17am |
WOO HOO! 1.6 is awesome!!! You've already lost quite a bit! I agree with losing slow, I am aiming for 1.5-2 # a week, and I am not looking to get "skinny" this time. I am losing this time to save my knees I LOVE to walk but my RD has told me not to walk for exercise, said it will finish off my knees....soooo, basically all she thinks I should do is my exercise bike.
Yes, I do mean Victoria TX...do you know it? How many miles from there are you?
Hope you have a really good week, WW and RA-wise! Talk to you soon!
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RA/OA...Enbrel, MTX, Arava, Folic Acid, Mobic,Darvocet, Accupril, Crestor and last but not least Paxil!
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Posted: 13 February 2005 at 9:48pm |
We are probably 10 or 11 hours from Houston. (I think Victoria is fairly close to Houston, right?) I'm in Odessa (Have you heard of the movie "Friday Night Lights"? That's about our town
I'm with you on not losing weight to be skinny - I've been there and done that - - I'm determined this time to lose it and keep it off at a reasonable weight to save my knees also. My last RD appt she told me that my right knee had worsened in the past 8 weeks. She told me that I really need to loose and I told her I'm working on it. She agreed the slow way is the best. I don't ever plan on being a size 5 again - but I do want to be thin enough to keep my original knees
Well, I hope that you also have a great week - talk to you soon
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Posted: 14 February 2005 at 6:57am |
Hey, we just rented "Friday Night Lights"...I am 90 miles from Houston. Victoria is another 35 miles from me. My RD is in Stafford, just outside Houston.
At my last RD appt she told me she thought I would have to have my left knee "cleaned out" again pretty soon . It will have to STAY bad 24/7 before I do any surgery. Have you had any surgery on your knees yet? My Mother has had both knees replaced in the last year (OA) and I hope to delay that as long as possible. I am 51 so I think I can make it with all my original equipment! lol
I haven't done very good with WW this week. Our anniversary (32nd!) was the 10th, our Granddaugher's 5th b-day party was the 12th and Valentine's Day today...lol We ate out yesterday for V-day so I am back on track this morning! Hope you have a Happy Valentine's Day...talk to you soon! Jeri
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Posted: 14 February 2005 at 9:58pm |
Jeri
That's too funny - Our 7th anniversary was today! (Valentine's day) We went out to eat yest too because after work I am usually to tired.
I have been very blessed and haven't had to have any surgery on any of my joints. Before RA I was very active and did lots of weight lifting. At one point, I went to the gym three mornings a week and did taekwondo three evenings a week and then went dancing, played volleyball, touch football, etc in between - I really think the weight lifting when I was healthy helped to strengthen my joints -
I also have been blessed to have RD's that were very aggressive even when they weren't 100% sure that it was RA so I only have minimal damage from RA. I do have OA in both hips and knees that came from the RA starting the damage and then the oa continued it after getting the RA under control I also have injured the right knee (it's the one that is the worst) on several occaisions.
I'm with you on the doing anything I can to delay any type of surgery on my knees
Well, I hope you had a great valentine's day and have a great week.
God Bless
Marcy
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