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Regina07 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:28 PM

Nooch - I can't tell you how much I enjoy your posts -- they're thoughtful and thought-provoking -- and can sense the confident person behind them.

This thread is even more special because you're showing us your vulnerability and allowing us an opportunity to support you in your decision and journey. Thank you and I hope in those moments when it gets tough, you'll feel your tPF sisters' arms helping you stay strong!

nooch · Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:31 PM

Yeah, learning how much I should be eating really drove home the point that I had no clue about how to do anything in a healthy manner. Not sure if I am gonna do a ticker as I never remember to update them but definitely gonna hit this thread every Sunday and whenever else I need your help

candace117 · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:07 PM

I love you Nooch. No matter what size. But I support you in your decision - I have made the same one! I don't have the same amount as you to lose, but it's still a commitment we have chosen to make, for various reasons...and I 100% support you!!!

GhstDreamer · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM

Good luck on your journey nooch!

It will be worth it!

Right now I have a good friend who had gained over 100lbs in the past two years since her best friend's, mother's and grandmother's deaths (they all passed away within the same year). Unlike you, she has not reached the point where she can take control of her eating (being an emotional eater, she has always struggled with weight ever since I met her). It is difficult to see her struggle with it.

I look forward to your updates!

envyme · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:21 PM

Nooch, we got your back!!! We are all rooting for you

! Good luck!

Pursegrrl · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM

Nooch, I had a reply here for ya, gorgeous, and then tPF crashed for a wee bit.

you are awesome. You're beautiful inside and out and we love you no matter your size. I applaud you for taking these steps and will be there for you 1000%!!!

Hugs,
PG

Kansashalo · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM

Good luck Nooch!

MarneeB · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:29 PM

Nooch, THANK YOU for starting this thread. You've given me the extra 'push' to finally try, once again, to lose the weight and get healthy. I also have a LOT to lose and will definitely follow you on your journey while being on my own journey. Please PM me if you're having a weak moment, or simply need to vent. I understand how it feels to be judged soley on being heavy and I think we might be able to help each other. You seem to be so confident (I've never been) and I hope I can learn from you. I think one of my main problems was feeling 'alone' in this. My husband has never had a weight issue, and doesn't understand mine. I've gotten laughs when I admitted I had an eating disorder. Thank you for giving me hope again!

talexs · Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:36 PM

Nooch, good luck! I always really enjoy your posts in the Beauty Bar (where I tend to hang out) and in the relationships forum that I kind of lurk in, gosh that sounds creepy. You are seriously hilarious, and I always find what you say to be right on. You are so brave to confront this, and we are all here for you all the time. And by the way, you really look beautiful in that pic, your skin is glowing.

samjane · Jul 24th, 2009, 12:29 AM

I'm so happy you have such a loving husband that supports you. It helps SO much during this difficult process. Can't wait to check your thread every week and see how far you've come

Charlie · Jul 24th, 2009, 01:09 AM

You are such a bubble head, you are GORGEOUS!!! I am so SURE you are going to reach your goal I could almost bet on it. The first step is determination and girl you've got it!! I will be checking on your thread! Best of luck

Bri 333 · Jul 24th, 2009, 01:16 AM

Nooch- Congrats on taking the first step and being so motivated. That is half the battle. Determination and confidence you can do it will take you far. I know you can do it. You are a super cool person and I got to know you on the football thread. So anytime you want to talk diet, exercise, football, baseball, etc... I'm your girl!!! Please know I am here for you so pm anytime. BTW, weighing in on Sundays will bring you luck. Preseason starts soon :)

kimalee · Jul 24th, 2009, 01:24 AM

nooch, thank you for sharing your story with us ~ we are all here to support you! "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - you've taken it. I look forward to seeing your progress and cheering you on!

Sternchen · Jul 24th, 2009, 05:51 AM

Way to go Nooch!!

I'm also a heavier girl (275 lbs!) so I know what it's like to maybe be embarassed or hesitatant to say at first what your true weight is. My highest weight was 297 but was able to get to 275 with diet and exercise. My weight loss journey is still going, but I'm going slow and steady. Just like in the story we used to hear as kids...Slow and steady wins the race

vanessa_karie · Jul 24th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Good luck Nooch! You can do it!! Wish you all the best!
I am on a weight loss journey myself, and to be honest, I am kind of also doing it for the same reason as you (so that my bf can pick me up!) He wants to pick me up but I dont have the confidence to let him, so hopefully maybe losing a few pounds will help!!

All the best!! Keep us updated with your journey!!

Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:28 PM	#16
Regina07 Member Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,802	Nooch - I can't tell you how much I enjoy your posts -- they're thoughtful and thought-provoking -- and can sense the confident person behind them. This thread is even more special because you're showing us your vulnerability and allowing us an opportunity to support you in your decision and journey. Thank you and I hope in those moments when it gets tough, you'll feel your tPF sisters' arms helping you stay strong!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 10:31 PM	#17
nooch OP bubblehead Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,888	Yeah, learning how much I should be eating really drove home the point that I had no clue about how to do anything in a healthy manner. Not sure if I am gonna do a ticker as I never remember to update them but definitely gonna hit this thread every Sunday and whenever else I need your help
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:07 PM	#18
candace117 Embrace the Suck! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Dustoff Compound, IRAQ Posts: 9,315	I love you Nooch. No matter what size. But I support you in your decision - I have made the same one! I don't have the same amount as you to lose, but it's still a commitment we have chosen to make, for various reasons...and I 100% support you!!!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:13 PM	#19
GhstDreamer Lady Philosophy Joined: May 2008 Location: Where gavagai roam Posts: 2,407	Good luck on your journey nooch! It will be worth it! Right now I have a good friend who had gained over 100lbs in the past two years since her best friend's, mother's and grandmother's deaths (they all passed away within the same year). Unlike you, she has not reached the point where she can take control of her eating (being an emotional eater, she has always struggled with weight ever since I met her). It is difficult to see her struggle with it. I look forward to your updates!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:21 PM	#20
envyme God's Creation Joined: Jan 2006 Location: I'm A Brain In A Jar Posts: 4,467	Nooch, we got your back!!! We are all rooting for you ! Good luck!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM	#21
Pursegrrl Oh no she di-int!! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 19,276	Nooch, I had a reply here for ya, gorgeous, and then tPF crashed for a wee bit. you are awesome. You're beautiful inside and out and we love you no matter your size. I applaud you for taking these steps and will be there for you 1000%!!! Hugs, PG
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:22 PM	#22
Kansashalo Memories! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,603	Good luck Nooch!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:29 PM	#23
MarneeB Taking it all in. Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 847	Nooch, THANK YOU for starting this thread. You've given me the extra 'push' to finally try, once again, to lose the weight and get healthy. I also have a LOT to lose and will definitely follow you on your journey while being on my own journey. Please PM me if you're having a weak moment, or simply need to vent. I understand how it feels to be judged soley on being heavy and I think we might be able to help each other. You seem to be so confident (I've never been) and I hope I can learn from you. I think one of my main problems was feeling 'alone' in this. My husband has never had a weight issue, and doesn't understand mine. I've gotten laughs when I admitted I had an eating disorder. Thank you for giving me hope again!
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Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:36 PM	#24
talexs I Love It!!!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: always in the office :( Posts: 1,490	Nooch, good luck! I always really enjoy your posts in the Beauty Bar (where I tend to hang out) and in the relationships forum that I kind of lurk in, gosh that sounds creepy. You are seriously hilarious, and I always find what you say to be right on. You are so brave to confront this, and we are all here for you all the time. And by the way, you really look beautiful in that pic, your skin is glowing.

Jul 24th, 2009, 12:29 AM	#25
samjane Member Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 672	I'm so happy you have such a loving husband that supports you. It helps SO much during this difficult process. Can't wait to check your thread every week and see how far you've come

Jul 24th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#26
Charlie Is focused O_O Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 12,160	You are such a bubble head, you are GORGEOUS!!! I am so SURE you are going to reach your goal I could almost bet on it. The first step is determination and girl you've got it!! I will be checking on your thread! Best of luck
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Jul 24th, 2009, 01:16 AM	#27
Bri 333 Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, Bay Area, Houston, San Antonio, Durham Posts: 2,995	Nooch- Congrats on taking the first step and being so motivated. That is half the battle. Determination and confidence you can do it will take you far. I know you can do it. You are a super cool person and I got to know you on the football thread. So anytime you want to talk diet, exercise, football, baseball, etc... I'm your girl!!! Please know I am here for you so pm anytime. BTW, weighing in on Sundays will bring you luck. Preseason starts soon :)
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Jul 24th, 2009, 01:24 AM	#28
kimalee on a mission Joined: Jul 2007 Location: (Hotel) California Posts: 15,804	nooch, thank you for sharing your story with us ~ we are all here to support you! "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - you've taken it. I look forward to seeing your progress and cheering you on!
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Jul 24th, 2009, 05:51 AM	#29
Sternchen Proud mama of 3! Joined: May 2006 Location: Bavaria, Germany Posts: 13,940	Way to go Nooch!! I'm also a heavier girl (275 lbs!) so I know what it's like to maybe be embarassed or hesitatant to say at first what your true weight is. My highest weight was 297 but was able to get to 275 with diet and exercise. My weight loss journey is still going, but I'm going slow and steady. Just like in the story we used to hear as kids...Slow and steady wins the race
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Jul 24th, 2009, 06:30 AM	#30
vanessa_karie totally addicted.. Joined: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 336	Good luck Nooch! You can do it!! Wish you all the best! I am on a weight loss journey myself, and to be honest, I am kind of also doing it for the same reason as you (so that my bf can pick me up!) He wants to pick me up but I dont have the confidence to let him, so hopefully maybe losing a few pounds will help!! All the best!! Keep us updated with your journey!!
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