Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
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I completely understand, I
I completely understand, I have just realized how much weight I have put on. I started yesterday go back to a gym, because I need to find something to do for myself and I need to shed about 40lbs, I'll be happy with 30lbs gone. I have used a few different apps that help track calories and exercises. I really liked Lose It! and My Fitness Pal is a good one also. Good Luck!!!
I wish I knew. Thought I'd
I wish I knew. Thought I'd get a pedometer and try walking more. Everyone raved about the FitBit so I forked out $100 (ouch). It wasn't until I got home and opened up the box that I realized you have to set it up through the computer. I just wanted one that showed me the steps I'd walked when I looked at it.
I also need to take off about 40lbs. I swear I have zero willpower. That's not true... I have the willpower to not drink myself into a stupor on skid weekends...
Yeah, same boat, 40-50 lbs. I
Yeah, same boat, 40-50 lbs. I did have my fitness pal and I loved it, I need to get a phone. lol
I've never wanted a fitbit but I do have a pedometer...somewhere lol. I'm going to start now, I'm not waiting for new years.
Was also thinking of starting
Was also thinking of starting an online journal or diet blog but not real sure where to go for stuff like that.
I have now been put on
I have now been put on antianxiety meds and my therapist has given me lots of mental relaxation tools. I'm hoping that will drop the stress level. It was more than stress, but what started as stress, led to severe stress, which led to debilitating anxiety, which led to depression, which led me eating to much comfort foods to make myself feel better. Now I'm in a world of medical problems because it was so much weight so fast. DH is finally getting it. He's already told Inbred that she is no longer allowed to call. Her number is now blocked and emails will be the only form of communication. BM1, he's limiting my exposure to Redface Magee. So, I'm hoping the stress level will decrease consideralby. Thanks for the advice.
I am about to start trying to
I am about to start trying to lose some weight, going back to school and long (1 hour each way minimum) commutes have added pounds. Not helped by breaking my arm last month. Now I am off for a few weeks I plan to start little workouts at home. I want to lose around 20lbs, maybe less, but my clothes are all tight and I cannot afford a new closet! Maybe we can support each other too.
I'm about to go back to
I'm about to go back to school shortly after the first of the year. I actually think the distraction of homework and studying will be better on my mind then what I normally have to deal with. lol I'd love to support each other, I can be your cheerleader...
I need to drop 50 pounds. I
I need to drop 50 pounds. I have no idea when I got so fat. It is actually physically uncomfortable.
I managed to loose about 190
I managed to loose about 190 lbs............of course 150 of it was my now exH
BWWAAAAAAAAAA!!!
lol...I did that in 07, but
lol...I did that in 07, but the 210 lbs I gained two years ago isn't going any where. lol
Oh wait..........I lost more
Oh wait..........I lost more than that.......I wonder how much each of the skids weighed???? }:)
lol...soda just flew out of
lol...soda just flew out of my nose. It's ok, my sinus needed a good scrubbing.