25year old mom needs email buddy

Little77 · 01-07-2003, 04:06 AM

Looking for others who REALLY want a pen pal and are committed to LC. I know some of you only want a buddy who has similar interests, stats, whatever. So, I will list mine - Personally, I just want some one who is going to be in this for the long haul

Age:25
Current Weight:186

April Goal:150

Long Term Goal: 125 ( That will be 65 pounds total loss )

Mom to three beutiful kids 7,5, and 2. My oldest two have autism - a disorder that affects the sensory system, social and communication skills but does not affect intelligence.

We currently live in Southern Wisconsin, but have lived mostly in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington ).

My email is blankenships@peoplepc.com

If you are interested in a making a LC friend to share support, encouragement, jokes, whatever.

christa72 · 01-07-2003, 06:07 AM

We have similar interests and I am in this for the long haul. I am 30, have 71 pounds to lose, Spent most of my life on the West Coast area but currently in arkansas. I also have a close to two year old. She is 21 months.

I use yahoo messenger if you want to chat online sometime. I am great for support and encouragement and I am determined that I am going to keep this as my way of life, not just for weight loss.

Email me back if you are interested. Thanks.

Little77 · 01-09-2003, 06:38 AM

Would love to e-mail. What is your address? I have been thinking of taking measurements also, but don't know where to take them.

01-11-2003, 05:18 AM

Hi, I'm mom to 7 children and I'm also going back to college to be a RN. I'm in my first semester. Just started 2 days ago. I also started my Atkins Diet 2 days ago. So far so good.

I'm 35 years old and I have 100 pounds to go. But right now I'm just taking it a week at a time. I hope to get rid of at least 5 pounds this week.

All 7 of my children have Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance). I also have it. One of my children has Aspergers Disorder (high functioning autism). Being on the gluten free diet has helped him so much. My oldest child is 16, my youngest are 3 year old identical twin boys. My hubby is disabled and stays home with the kids. My mother homeschools the 5 older ones.

I have struggled with my weight ever since I had my first child. I know now the time is right and this diet is right. I'm here for good. I think being in college will help a lot. If I can just figure out what to eat for lunch instead of a can of tuna.

We've lived in south Mississippi all our lives. I would love to be a travel nurse one day when the kids are older.

My email is skylark7k@bellsouth.net

I'd love to be your PenPal!!

christa72 · 01-11-2003, 05:30 AM

I always cook a little extra dinner and eat it the next day for lunch. So I have quite the variety for lunches. I have yet to get to the tuna fish I bought. Trying though. If I could get through my left overs. LOL....

Little77 · 01-12-2003, 08:29 AM

Christa, what do you typically make for dinner? I was going to try some of the recipes here, but haven't yet. I usually end up making at leat 3-4 different meals for dinner as no one here eats the same thing

christa72 · 01-12-2003, 09:50 AM

Wow that must be tough. I only have a 22 month old and a hubby. I don't give either of them a choice what to eat. I make one thing if they don't want it they go hungry or make there own dinner. hehehe... I am a little more forgiving with the little one though but she knows the rules so she eats anything I give her and so does hubby. Last night she even ate steak and salad for dinner. I give her fruit and bread also for her carbs. She pretty much eats what I eat but with bread and fruit added. But she gets no sweets or sugar drinks. Only healthy snacks and water or soy milk. But you weren't asking that LOL.... Trying to start her off right and maybe when she grows up she won't make the same decisions I made.

I have things like, steak and salad, pot roast and a salad or a veggie, baked chicken, fish, sausage and squash, stir fry's. Stuff like that. I haven't gotten too creative yet. My mom is getting me the cook book for my birthday. My birthday isn't til the end of april but I think that she is going to send it early LOL... Just foods like that. I always cook enough for me to have the left overs the next day for lunch. Breakfast is always a bacon and eggs or an egg and an atkins breakfast bar. Lunch is left overs and then I cook dinner. Not too much variety but enough for me. I kinda like the repetition. So how have you been doing?

cosworth · 01-13-2003, 09:26 AM

Started lc last week and have lost 8.2lbs. I started at 180 and hope to get to at least 140, however something lower wouldn't hurt my feelings

. I'm a 26yo mother of two boys. We just relocated to Massachusetts from Georgia, so I have no support system beyond my husband for this diet. I gained all my weight after the kids and am bound and determined to loose it. Email me if you want to chat.

Jenn
foofarawbeads@mindspring.com

GREWVEE_1 · 01-14-2003, 11:10 AM

Hello everyone.
My name is Ginger, I'm 25 and a single mom to a wonderful 21 month old named Jake. I too started back to school this semester- nursing school. I will hopfully be in the actual nursing program by next spring or sooner. I started Atkins in November, I lost 10 lbs and 6 inches on the induction and with the holidays I fell off the wagon, but am starting whole heartadly again today. I'm at 220 and hope to be down to 160. This site helped me so much the last time with support that I knew I had to come back. Good luck to everyone, we can do this!!!!!!!!!!!
Ginger

LunaAshling · 01-20-2003, 01:34 PM

The new post titled "I have an idea" was meant to be posted here! Oops! I hit the new post instead of the reply post! LOL

Please read it as I meant it for you ladies!

Little77 · 01-21-2003, 04:13 AM

I am so sorry I haven't replied to some of you yet. I have been so busy writting back to every one who has e-mailed me! I think It would be great to have an ongoing Message board, If you would like to. There are alot of nurses or people in nursing school who have written me! Which is great as I would like to find out more before I actually start the R.N. program! Also some moms with learning disabled kids! I feel that is so important, we devote so much time to our kids and don't take out time for ourselves.
I have a confesion to make, I felt that I had not lost any weight all month and was very blue, I told my husband that I was going to quit LC as It obviously wasn't working for me. He went out ( without telling me) and bought a scale! It turns out I actually lost a good 7 pounds so far this month!!!!

I am so excited, I am a very slow looser and this has given me a new boost of confidence that this way of life is for me ( plus the food I ate that day didn't taste as good as I thought It would, I found myself craving LC food instead!

)
Take care!- Little77

christa72 · 01-21-2003, 10:28 AM

That's awesome about your 7 pound loss. Its the one time in life that you really want to be a LOSER LOL.......

Hey ginger, our kids are the same age. what day was yours born. Mine was born on March 25th, 2001?

GREWVEE_1 · 01-21-2003, 12:18 PM

Jake was born on the 30th of March. Great job on your loss!!!! Keep up the great work everyone!!!!!

Ginger

katen · 01-21-2003, 03:40 PM

I'm also a mom, she's 3. I just started this woe 2 weeks ago. I've been doin quite well, while still making carbs for my husband and child, she loves her fries. i am a florist and have my own business so i'm there 6 days a week. it'tough to find time for everything. looking for someone to encourage and bee encoured. katieneal1@excite.com

christa72 · 01-22-2003, 08:33 AM

Hi Katen, Well be encouraged. How are you doing so far on your induction. Yeah my little one still eats her mac and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches. But that's ok it doesn't temp me. Glad to see you here. Let us know how your doing.

katen · 01-22-2003, 12:38 PM

i'm doing pretty good on induction. i'm never really hungary, however, i can't stop thinking of chocolate cake.

I still haven't weighed or taken measurements, maybe tomorrow.

Little77 · 01-23-2003, 03:49 AM

Hi Katen! My daughter will be 3 in April. She LOVES McDonalds as do her brothers!!! Also they love pizza, last night I ate the topping off of a pice - BAD! But at least I didn't eat the crust!
Christa, that is WONDERFULL!!!! 19 POUNDS LOST! WOW!!

I also feel that the exercise is very important for some, I really think that is why I am losing now. I walk ( not run

) about 20 min. 4x a week on my treadmill. I also started pilates for abs, I have done it twice and I can already feel a difference in my upper abs, and in my back area. Any one else recommend am exercise tape? I am thinking of buying a new one every 10 pounds as a reward. Also, If you can think of any particularly bad videos let me know too

Keep UP the GOOD WORK Everybody!!! As Christofer would say "YOU CAN DO IT!"
-DEBBIE

katen · 01-23-2003, 01:04 PM

hi little77! 19 pound, that'sgreat! When did you start induction?like i said, ihaven't weighed myself yet, but the funniest thing, my arms feel so much lighter. My husband also mentioned noticing loss in my face. i'm trying to lose about 45 pound by june. it's my ten year h.s. reunion. Yuck

christa72 · 01-28-2003, 04:31 AM

I just bought my reward yesterday. 2 pair of jeans and a pair of slacks. I was wearing a tight size 20 when I started this diet and now I am in a comfortable size 18. Every 20 pounds or so I will reward myself with some new jeans. I know taebo has some really good videos that do wonders.

GREWVEE_1 · 01-28-2003, 05:08 AM

GREAT JOB!!!!!!!! I got into some 18's that I haven't been able to wear too. I was so very excited, I don't want to take them off. I started lifting weights and doing yoga. I'm on a plateau, don't know what to do now except wait. I'm at 15lbs now and have been for over a week. I have faith though, it has to work!!!!!!!!

katen · 01-28-2003, 01:17 PM

congratulations christa! Thats got to be a wondeful feeling going down a size. I have no experience with that yet. just up

christa72 · 01-29-2003, 04:59 AM

Yeah I blew my dad away when I told him my weight. We have always been around the same weight, whether I gain or lose he seems to do the same at the same time. It's weird. Well now I am 11 pounds under him. My goal now is to be in a tight 14 by the time he comes to visit the end of april. I also want to be in the upper 170's. It's about 10 or so weeks away so If I just keep it up I think I can get there. Plus as the weather gets better I am sure hubby and I will be playing tennis alot since it is across the street now.

katen · 01-29-2003, 11:10 AM

okay. iwent home last night to try on a pair of jeans that my husband got me for christmas, a size to small(he's so sweet). they still don't fit, but i'm still hopeful. ican notice a change in my face and arms. and let's face it, it's only three weeks.i can't expect miracles.

Little77 · 01-30-2003, 03:59 AM

Hello everbody!
Katen don't be to discouraged! I had some jeans that were to tight to get into and it took 6 weeks for me! But i can wear them now!

I started LC on Dec. 1 and lost 4 pounds in 3 weeks. Than I went off for about 2 weeks. Started back about 3 weeks ago. And lost 9 pounds. I have a hard time not binging on "grocery shopping weekend". We always have chocolate and chips in our house wich makes it hard. Plus with being sick I can't seem to stomach much for meat. Only pork

And coffe.
Anyway I am still exercising twice a week, but more time (30min) on my treadmill. But, I will work back up to 4x when we are not all so sick! (norwake virus

)
Anyway, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! IF YOU FALL OFF THE WAGON, GET BACK ON!!!!!

-Debbie

01-07-2003, 04:06 AM	#1
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	25year old mom needs email buddy Looking for others who REALLY want a pen pal and are committed to LC. I know some of you only want a buddy who has similar interests, stats, whatever. So, I will list mine - Personally, I just want some one who is going to be in this for the long haul Age:25 Current Weight:186 April Goal:150 Long Term Goal: 125 ( That will be 65 pounds total loss ) Mom to three beutiful kids 7,5, and 2. My oldest two have autism - a disorder that affects the sensory system, social and communication skills but does not affect intelligence. We currently live in Southern Wisconsin, but have lived mostly in the Pacific Northwest ( Washington ). My email is blankenships@peoplepc.com If you are interested in a making a LC friend to share support, encouragement, jokes, whatever.

01-09-2003, 06:38 AM	#3
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	christa72 Would love to e-mail. What is your address? I have been thinking of taking measurements also, but don't know where to take them.

01-12-2003, 08:29 AM	#6
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	dinners Christa, what do you typically make for dinner? I was going to try some of the recipes here, but haven't yet. I usually end up making at leat 3-4 different meals for dinner as no one here eats the same thing

01-12-2003, 09:50 AM	#7
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	Wow that must be tough. I only have a 22 month old and a hubby. I don't give either of them a choice what to eat. I make one thing if they don't want it they go hungry or make there own dinner. hehehe... I am a little more forgiving with the little one though but she knows the rules so she eats anything I give her and so does hubby. Last night she even ate steak and salad for dinner. I give her fruit and bread also for her carbs. She pretty much eats what I eat but with bread and fruit added. But she gets no sweets or sugar drinks. Only healthy snacks and water or soy milk. But you weren't asking that LOL.... Trying to start her off right and maybe when she grows up she won't make the same decisions I made. I have things like, steak and salad, pot roast and a salad or a veggie, baked chicken, fish, sausage and squash, stir fry's. Stuff like that. I haven't gotten too creative yet. My mom is getting me the cook book for my birthday. My birthday isn't til the end of april but I think that she is going to send it early LOL... Just foods like that. I always cook enough for me to have the left overs the next day for lunch. Breakfast is always a bacon and eggs or an egg and an atkins breakfast bar. Lunch is left overs and then I cook dinner. Not too much variety but enough for me. I kinda like the repetition. So how have you been doing? __________________ Christa --------------------------------------- Started Atkins on December 23rd 2002. 50 pounds down 35 to go!!!!! 225/175/140 January through June I lost a total of 43 inches and 50 pounds Now I am expecting our second child due in February. So much for getting to that size 8 any time soon hehehe.... Size 20/12/8 I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength. Today's Decisions Effect Tomorrows Goals Last edited by christa72 : 01-12-2003 at 10:05 AM.

01-13-2003, 09:26 AM	#8
cosworth Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 7 Gallery: cosworth	I'll be your buddy Started lc last week and have lost 8.2lbs. I started at 180 and hope to get to at least 140, however something lower wouldn't hurt my feelings . I'm a 26yo mother of two boys. We just relocated to Massachusetts from Georgia, so I have no support system beyond my husband for this diet. I gained all my weight after the kids and am bound and determined to loose it. Email me if you want to chat. Jenn foofarawbeads@mindspring.com

01-07-2003, 06:07 AM	#2
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	We have similar interests and I am in this for the long haul. I am 30, have 71 pounds to lose, Spent most of my life on the West Coast area but currently in arkansas. I also have a close to two year old. She is 21 months. I use yahoo messenger if you want to chat online sometime. I am great for support and encouragement and I am determined that I am going to keep this as my way of life, not just for weight loss. Email me back if you are interested. Thanks.

01-11-2003, 05:18 AM	#4
Skylark7k Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: Skylark7k	Hi, I'm mom to 7 children and I'm also going back to college to be a RN. I'm in my first semester. Just started 2 days ago. I also started my Atkins Diet 2 days ago. So far so good. I'm 35 years old and I have 100 pounds to go. But right now I'm just taking it a week at a time. I hope to get rid of at least 5 pounds this week. All 7 of my children have Celiac Disease (gluten intolerance). I also have it. One of my children has Aspergers Disorder (high functioning autism). Being on the gluten free diet has helped him so much. My oldest child is 16, my youngest are 3 year old identical twin boys. My hubby is disabled and stays home with the kids. My mother homeschools the 5 older ones. I have struggled with my weight ever since I had my first child. I know now the time is right and this diet is right. I'm here for good. I think being in college will help a lot. If I can just figure out what to eat for lunch instead of a can of tuna. We've lived in south Mississippi all our lives. I would love to be a travel nurse one day when the kids are older. My email is skylark7k@bellsouth.net I'd love to be your PenPal!!

01-11-2003, 05:30 AM	#5
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	I always cook a little extra dinner and eat it the next day for lunch. So I have quite the variety for lunches. I have yet to get to the tuna fish I bought. Trying though. If I could get through my left overs. LOL....

01-14-2003, 11:10 AM	#9
GREWVEE_1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 61 Gallery: GREWVEE_1	Hello everyone. My name is Ginger, I'm 25 and a single mom to a wonderful 21 month old named Jake. I too started back to school this semester- nursing school. I will hopfully be in the actual nursing program by next spring or sooner. I started Atkins in November, I lost 10 lbs and 6 inches on the induction and with the holidays I fell off the wagon, but am starting whole heartadly again today. I'm at 220 and hope to be down to 160. This site helped me so much the last time with support that I knew I had to come back. Good luck to everyone, we can do this!!!!!!!!!!! Ginger __________________ Ginger

01-20-2003, 01:34 PM	#10
LunaAshling Queen of the Planet of Redheads Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Here, no really. Posts: 3,685 Gallery: LunaAshling Stats: 2??/???/130-ish @ 5'5 WOE: Atkins/Weston Price Start Date: 3rd times the charm! 11/08	OOPS The new post titled "I have an idea" was meant to be posted here! Oops! I hit the new post instead of the reply post! LOL Please read it as I meant it for you ladies!

01-21-2003, 04:13 AM	#11
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	Welcome newbies! I am so sorry I haven't replied to some of you yet. I have been so busy writting back to every one who has e-mailed me! I think It would be great to have an ongoing Message board, If you would like to. There are alot of nurses or people in nursing school who have written me! Which is great as I would like to find out more before I actually start the R.N. program! Also some moms with learning disabled kids! I feel that is so important, we devote so much time to our kids and don't take out time for ourselves. I have a confesion to make, I felt that I had not lost any weight all month and was very blue, I told my husband that I was going to quit LC as It obviously wasn't working for me. He went out ( without telling me) and bought a scale! It turns out I actually lost a good 7 pounds so far this month!!!! I am so excited, I am a very slow looser and this has given me a new boost of confidence that this way of life is for me ( plus the food I ate that day didn't taste as good as I thought It would, I found myself craving LC food instead! ) Take care!- Little77

01-21-2003, 10:28 AM	#12
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	That's awesome about your 7 pound loss. Its the one time in life that you really want to be a LOSER LOL....... Hey ginger, our kids are the same age. what day was yours born. Mine was born on March 25th, 2001?

01-21-2003, 12:18 PM	#13
GREWVEE_1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 61 Gallery: GREWVEE_1	Jake was born on the 30th of March. Great job on your loss!!!! Keep up the great work everyone!!!!! Ginger

01-21-2003, 03:40 PM	#14
katen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ny Posts: 9 Gallery: katen	I'm also a mom, she's 3. I just started this woe 2 weeks ago. I've been doin quite well, while still making carbs for my husband and child, she loves her fries. i am a florist and have my own business so i'm there 6 days a week. it'tough to find time for everything. looking for someone to encourage and bee encoured. katieneal1@excite.com

01-22-2003, 08:33 AM	#15
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	Hi Katen, Well be encouraged. How are you doing so far on your induction. Yeah my little one still eats her mac and cheese and peanut butter sandwiches. But that's ok it doesn't temp me. Glad to see you here. Let us know how your doing.

01-22-2003, 12:38 PM	#16
katen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ny Posts: 9 Gallery: katen	i'm doing pretty good on induction. i'm never really hungary, however, i can't stop thinking of chocolate cake. I still haven't weighed or taken measurements, maybe tomorrow.

01-23-2003, 03:49 AM	#17
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	Hello! Hi Katen! My daughter will be 3 in April. She LOVES McDonalds as do her brothers!!! Also they love pizza, last night I ate the topping off of a pice - BAD! But at least I didn't eat the crust! Christa, that is WONDERFULL!!!! 19 POUNDS LOST! WOW!! I also feel that the exercise is very important for some, I really think that is why I am losing now. I walk ( not run ) about 20 min. 4x a week on my treadmill. I also started pilates for abs, I have done it twice and I can already feel a difference in my upper abs, and in my back area. Any one else recommend am exercise tape? I am thinking of buying a new one every 10 pounds as a reward. Also, If you can think of any particularly bad videos let me know too Keep UP the GOOD WORK Everybody!!! As Christofer would say "YOU CAN DO IT!" -DEBBIE

01-23-2003, 01:04 PM	#18
katen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ny Posts: 9 Gallery: katen	hi little77! 19 pound, that'sgreat! When did you start induction?like i said, ihaven't weighed myself yet, but the funniest thing, my arms feel so much lighter. My husband also mentioned noticing loss in my face. i'm trying to lose about 45 pound by june. it's my ten year h.s. reunion. Yuck

01-28-2003, 04:31 AM	#19
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	I just bought my reward yesterday. 2 pair of jeans and a pair of slacks. I was wearing a tight size 20 when I started this diet and now I am in a comfortable size 18. Every 20 pounds or so I will reward myself with some new jeans. I know taebo has some really good videos that do wonders.

01-28-2003, 05:08 AM	#20
GREWVEE_1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 61 Gallery: GREWVEE_1	GREAT JOB!!!!!!!! I got into some 18's that I haven't been able to wear too. I was so very excited, I don't want to take them off. I started lifting weights and doing yoga. I'm on a plateau, don't know what to do now except wait. I'm at 15lbs now and have been for over a week. I have faith though, it has to work!!!!!!!!

01-28-2003, 01:17 PM	#21
katen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ny Posts: 9 Gallery: katen	congratulations christa! Thats got to be a wondeful feeling going down a size. I have no experience with that yet. just up

01-29-2003, 04:59 AM	#22
christa72 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 98 Gallery: christa72	Yeah I blew my dad away when I told him my weight. We have always been around the same weight, whether I gain or lose he seems to do the same at the same time. It's weird. Well now I am 11 pounds under him. My goal now is to be in a tight 14 by the time he comes to visit the end of april. I also want to be in the upper 170's. It's about 10 or so weeks away so If I just keep it up I think I can get there. Plus as the weather gets better I am sure hubby and I will be playing tennis alot since it is across the street now.

01-29-2003, 11:10 AM	#23
katen Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ny Posts: 9 Gallery: katen	okay. iwent home last night to try on a pair of jeans that my husband got me for christmas, a size to small(he's so sweet). they still don't fit, but i'm still hopeful. ican notice a change in my face and arms. and let's face it, it's only three weeks.i can't expect miracles.

01-30-2003, 03:59 AM	#24
Little77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10 Gallery: Little77	Hello Hello everbody! Katen don't be to discouraged! I had some jeans that were to tight to get into and it took 6 weeks for me! But i can wear them now! I started LC on Dec. 1 and lost 4 pounds in 3 weeks. Than I went off for about 2 weeks. Started back about 3 weeks ago. And lost 9 pounds. I have a hard time not binging on "grocery shopping weekend". We always have chocolate and chips in our house wich makes it hard. Plus with being sick I can't seem to stomach much for meat. Only pork And coffe. Anyway I am still exercising twice a week, but more time (30min) on my treadmill. But, I will work back up to 4x when we are not all so sick! (norwake virus ) Anyway, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! IF YOU FALL OFF THE WAGON, GET BACK ON!!!!! -Debbie

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