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ThinLadySings
04-30-2009, 09:50 AM
I used to frequent this board about two years ago, and since then have gotten really, really busy, so I'm not sure if anyone here will remember me or not.

So, to give a quick reintroduction.... Hi, I'm Victoria, I'll be 25 in two weeks. I have a background in the performing arts (singing, acting, dancing...), work for a local opera company in their office...and am marrying a Turkish guy in about three months. :-D I'm loving the wedding planning, but I cannot wait until its over so I can get back into performing on the stage!

As for my weight...I have been over weight my ENTIRE life. I was born as a 9.8lb baby, to my mom who is 5'2''! Although I was never obese, I was always a "big" girl and struggled with nasty comments from my peers about my weight.

My weight always loves being right around 170...and I am currently 175!! (I'm 5'7'') Boo!! Hiss!! I joined WW for the fourth time in 2006, and have been a member since, though not always a loyal member. I actually managed to get my weight down to 159 for a brief moment, but it crept right back up when I wasn't looking.

Anyway, I did my first 5k last year (running) but then I had to stop due to surgery, and that basically brought be back to ground zero. I stopped going to the meetings and tracking, and the weight just piled on.

So, here I am. I haven't had enough balls to go back to my regular meeting because of the gain. I went to my first WI last week. Ugh...

Anyway, I could just go on and on, but really, I just wanted to say hello again to everyone! :-)

KimberlinaB
04-30-2009, 09:56 AM
Welcome back, Victoria! You can do it! You've done it before and you know the steps you have to take... now just do it!

JJaxson
04-30-2009, 10:15 AM
Welcome back.. congrats on the upcoming wedding and can't wait to see you jumping back in!!

ThinLadySings
04-30-2009, 10:27 AM
Hi Jackie!!

I totally remember you!

lsbethangel
04-30-2009, 11:19 AM
Hi Victoria,

Welcome back!!! Congrats on the wedding. I hear your pain, as it sounds a lot like mine, I am currently working on getting back to goal weight. you can do this.

avocado_grrrl
04-30-2009, 11:22 AM
Welcome back! We have a lot in common - I work in the Broadway theatre industry, am planning a wedding (June, 2010 here) and am marrying a guy from Bangladesh...which is not totally near Turkey, but still..:bcb_happy

ponytail_girl
04-30-2009, 11:55 AM
Hi Victoria - I remember you! Welcome back!

Bianca
04-30-2009, 02:40 PM
Welcome back Victoria! I remember you! Congrats on your upcoming wedding as well!

ThinLadySings
05-01-2009, 12:43 AM
Oh my gosh. Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome back! I can't begin to tell you how inspiring it is to have you ladies understand where I'm coming from...and to be able to relate to so many of you!

...that said, I have to be TOUGH and do this! I can't be a softie! :-)