Hello ladies! I have been lurking here and would like to join in your weight loss fun! I started about 4 weeks ago and have lost 13 pounds so far. We have been TTC our second child for awhile now and I figure I may as well get into shape while we are waiting for our turn to be pregnant!

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Glad you found your way over to us!

Good luck on your weight loss and even more on your TTC efforts!

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Hi Katie!


Welcome! And congratulations on your weight loss so far! How have you been doing it? Diet? Excercise? Or a combination of both?

I have found a lot of inspiration and support over here. These women are fabulous!

Again, welcome!

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Thanks for the welcome girls! As far as my game plan for weight loss goes, I joined a gym and have a membership through the end of the year. I try to go 3-4 times a week and I usually just get on the treadmill for about 45 minutes. I have also been trying to eat healthier. I don't want this to be a diet, I want it to be a lifestyle change. Like some of you, DH is a big problem when it comes to eating right. I love the man, but he likes his popcorn and chocolate! So, when I make dinner I try to make it healthy for the whole family. He isn't very picky about dinner, but he likes to wander over to the pantry a lot!

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Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that I have stayed away from soda all together. I now buy drinks called Crystal Clear. They are carbonated, flavored water with no calories, no caffeine, no sodium, no carbs, no protein and no fat. Most of them taste very similar to Sprite or 7-UP and they have a lot of different flavors.

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Hi i just want to say welcome to the board and i look forward to getting to know you!

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Hi Katie!

The gym plan sounds good. I read an article a couple of months ago that recommended 90 minutes a day for people trying to lose weight, and 60 minutes a day for people trying to maintain weight. I dont think anybody can fit in 90 minutes a day but hey, it's nice to have a goal, right? Anyways, it's great to have you here.

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Me -29 DH - 33
Off BC 2/03
10/07 - 4/04, clomid, :BFN
IUI+INJ #1
IUI+INJ #2
IUI+INJ #3
9/12 IVF consult

Lisa, I agree, who has time to go to the gym for 2 hours a day? I certainly don't! Oh well, not all "experts" are right, right? Thanks for the welcome everyone!

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Welcome! I've seen you around, and it's good to have you over here. Your DD is so cute! Good luck with the weight loss.

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