[Lana]

I have to say that I have "been here before." Not "here" on this board but in the weight loss drive.

I am going to try:
LIPOAVARIN,THYROTIL& AQUADRENE + LOW CARB DIET & EXCERCISE
I am 25 f, roughly 183 lbs - will weigh for certain on sat

I started weight training and goign to the gym at 19 when i was DEPRESSED about weighing 137 lbs! I have CLEARLY come a far way up the scale since then.

I first fitted comfortably in my size 6, then I put on more weight, to a plump 8,then down to a toned 6/7 then fat 10, then plump 8 and now very fat 10/12 esp on the hips and ass.

Luckily, even at 5'6", I still have a very nice figure because of the ON-AGAIN-OFF-AGAIN years of strength training, yoga, pilates and dancing, and good diets.

HOWEVER, I am unmarried and childless and I need to lose the weight.

I am a career woman, -a young manager and I have gained 2-3 dress sizes since last year Jan due to long hours, fast food, insuffiecient and inconsistent excercise and jjust sheer indiscipline.

BIG MOTIVATOR:
High school reunion in 6 months- december.. and all those skinny, avoiding people belittle your successes simply because "she got real fat"
(I had the skinniest waist in high school -21 in w/ 35 waist.) i left hs @ 115 lbs.

SHORT TERM MOTIVATOR:
Birthday in August- Not another fat birthday- I cringe from last year's pics... plus all my friends bdays come up after august -even more pics

July goal: fit better in my size 10 suit skirts
Aug goal: size 8

LONG TERM MOTIVATOR:
FIT and toned for life. Fit for wedding, pregnancy, and beyond. I have always thought that people who managed their wieght, even after the huge blocks show a great deal of inner strength and self disclipline and determination

Long term maintenance: TONED size 6- i like feeling womanly

BIGGEST INHIBITOR:
Genes
Work- Long Hours
Living alone -easier to eat out cuz i likel to cook and share not alone

THE PLAN:
I START ON SAT...I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I NEED ENCOURAGEMENT MORE THAN ANYTHING... ITS GREAT TO KNOW THAT OTHER PEOPLE WANT TO SHARE IN YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS!!

peace and love! Lana

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Hi Lana,
Welcome to the Weight Loss Forums.

It looks that you are heading in the right direction and you are very motivated getting there. Eating right and exercising will make you drop those pounds in no time.

Feel free to browse the nutrition and fitness forums and pick up a tip or two. Also take a look at the Challenges forum. Its a great place to get advices and support.

Good luck and keep us posted.