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[Coffeeguy78]

Hello all, I figured I'd post an introduction since I'm hoping to meet more of you! I'm 29 with 3 children. After my first was born, my father had passed away, and I made a promise to myself that I'd do better for my kids. I dropped a huge amount of weight, and I felt proud that I'd done it "the right way". I'd picked up good eating habits and solid exercise routines, and those have stuck with me, but a lot of the weight came back after my most recent child. This time, I thought maybe being around people who understand more than just workouts and calorie counting would keep me motivated. I'm a beginner, so I contacted my doctor and had my bloodwork done, but I realized pretty fast that there was a lot more I needed to understand about all of this before jumping in, which is how I ended up here! I'm excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible and to cross paths with some great folks along the way!

 

[Bluebird31]

Everyone could use a lift now and then!

 

[Ontbijtkoek]

Coffeeguy78 said:

Hello all, I figured I'd post an introduction since I'm hoping to meet more of you! I'm 29 with 3 children. After my first was born, my father had passed away, and I made a promise to myself that I'd do better for my kids. I dropped a huge amount of weight, and I felt proud that I'd done it "the right way". I'd picked up good eating habits and solid exercise routines, and those have stuck with me, but a lot of the weight came back after my most recent child. This time, I thought maybe being around people who understand more than just workouts and calorie counting would keep me motivated. I'm a beginner, so I contacted my doctor and had my bloodwork done, but I realized pretty fast that there was a lot more I needed to understand about all of this before jumping in, which is how I ended up here! I'm excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible and to cross paths with some great folks along the way!

What you've shared is truly motivating. Wishing you all the best as you keep going on your weight loss journey.

 

[Coffeeguy78]

Ontbijtkoek said:

Coffeeguy78 said:

Hello all, I figured I'd post an introduction since I'm hoping to meet more of you! I'm 29 with 3 children. After my first was born, my father had passed away, and I made a promise to myself that I'd do better for my kids. I dropped a huge amount of weight, and I felt proud that I'd done it "the right way". I'd picked up good eating habits and solid exercise routines, and those have stuck with me, but a lot of the weight came back after my most recent child. This time, I thought maybe being around people who understand more than just workouts and calorie counting would keep me motivated. I'm a beginner, so I contacted my doctor and had my bloodwork done, but I realized pretty fast that there was a lot more I needed to understand about all of this before jumping in, which is how I ended up here! I'm excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible and to cross paths with some great folks along the way!

What you've shared is truly motivating. Wishing you all the best as you keep going on your weight loss journey.

I appreciate it a lot! My starting weight was 400lbs, and I got rid of 125 of those, but then regained roughly 100, so technically I figure I'm still ahead overall — though that kind of up-and-down really takes a toll on the body, and this time around I'm determined to actually keep it off haha

 

[bloodwrk81]

At times I think, “my kids are a lifesaver — without them, I honestly can’t imagine what would push me to take my health seriously.” Saying that out loud feels a bit depressing, but honestly, if it gets us moving toward something better, that’s what counts, isn’t it?

 

[KayKay]

Coffeeguy78 said:

Hello all, I figured I'd post an introduction since I'm hoping to meet more of you! I'm 29 with 3 children. After my first was born, my father had passed away, and I made a promise to myself that I'd do better for my kids. I dropped a huge amount of weight, and I felt proud that I'd done it "the right way". I'd picked up good eating habits and solid exercise routines, and those have stuck with me, but a lot of the weight came back after my most recent child. This time, I thought maybe being around people who understand more than just workouts and calorie counting would keep me motivated. I'm a beginner, so I contacted my doctor and had my bloodwork done, but I realized pretty fast that there was a lot more I needed to understand about all of this before jumping in, which is how I ended up here! I'm excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible and to cross paths with some great folks along the way!

Glad you're here! There's a ton to pick up. Every week it feels like I end up exploring some new rabbit hole! lol And remember, there's no single right path to getting healthier! Certain folks rely on these meds because their bodies simply don't produce what's needed on their own. When I began, I was borderline diabetic with insulin resistance. I'd already been working out, eating properly, and I only dropped 15lbs before hitting a plateau. Eventually I asked my doctor about the meds and I've been taking them ever since! Sadly, for me they'll be something I need for life. But I had to go grey because my insurance thought they knew better than my doc.

 

[PunctiliousKitten]

So sorry for your loss!

Still, 3 kids by 29 is seriously impressive. So many people our age are terrified of becoming parents, and honestly that's a sad thing. That's exactly why this place exists!

Sadly, I fall into that scared camp myself (27 here). Hopefully I can get past the anxiety before long! Making my own closest friends sounds wonderful!

Wishing you the best with your weight loss journey!

You've got this! We've got this!

 

[Mt_Wi86]

We've got 5 kids, so it sounds like we've traveled comparable paths… after trying every diet and workout routine out there, I eventually concluded I required that additional boost… with Reta, the pounds are coming off consistently each week.

Glad you're here on the forum! Best of luck as you keep going, and congratulations on your 3 little ones!

 

[Coffeeguy78]

KayKay said:

Coffeeguy78 said:

Hello all, I figured I'd post an introduction since I'm hoping to meet more of you! I'm 29 with 3 children. After my first was born, my father had passed away, and I made a promise to myself that I'd do better for my kids. I dropped a huge amount of weight, and I felt proud that I'd done it "the right way". I'd picked up good eating habits and solid exercise routines, and those have stuck with me, but a lot of the weight came back after my most recent child. This time, I thought maybe being around people who understand more than just workouts and calorie counting would keep me motivated. I'm a beginner, so I contacted my doctor and had my bloodwork done, but I realized pretty fast that there was a lot more I needed to understand about all of this before jumping in, which is how I ended up here! I'm excited to soak up as much knowledge as possible and to cross paths with some great folks along the way!

Glad you're here! There's a ton to pick up. Every week it feels like I end up exploring some new rabbit hole! lol And remember, there's no single right path to getting healthier! Certain folks rely on these meds because their bodies simply don't produce what's needed on their own. When I began, I was borderline diabetic with insulin resistance. I'd already been working out, eating properly, and I only dropped 15lbs before hitting a plateau. Eventually I asked my doctor about the meds and I've been taking them ever since! Sadly, for me they'll be something I need for life. But I had to go grey because my insurance thought they knew better than my doc.

My doctor's recommendations aren't just about weight loss, yet my insurance company appears to share that same dismissive view. I'm sure I'll discover some fresh ways to become part of the club haha

 

[Coffeeguy78]

PunctiliousKitten said:

So sorry for your loss!

Still, 3 kids by 29 is seriously impressive. So many people our age are terrified of becoming parents, and honestly that's a sad thing. That's exactly why this place exists!

Sadly, I fall into that scared camp myself (27 here). Hopefully I can get past the anxiety before long! Making my own closest friends sounds wonderful!

Wishing you the best with your weight loss journey!

You've got this! We've got this!

Kids are a two-sided deal — the good parts are bigger than the bad parts, but they can be little rascals, and while they're small you definitely give up a ton of the stuff you used to do for fun. Finding daytime gym time is tough for me; otherwise it means taking away hours I ought to be using on them. No way I'm going to be a dad who's not around just so I can avoid working out at night or before dawn haha. Still, thanks for the nice words — and I'll be pulling for you to do well down the road too!

 

[Coffeeguy78]

Mt_Wi86 said:

We've got 5 kids, so it sounds like we've traveled comparable paths… after trying every diet and workout routine out there, I eventually concluded I required that additional boost… with Reta, the pounds are coming off consistently each week.

Glad you're here on the forum! Best of luck as you keep going, and congratulations on your 3 little ones!

That is definitely something I want to learn more about while I am here. Thanks for the kind welcome!