Here I am draggin myself back again. Seems like Deja vu. I joined in 2001 and was able (with the help and support of many on this board and chat) to lose slightly over 100 lbs. In three years I put back on 40+ lbs but have managed to take a portion of that off....here we go up and down. I sort of lost my way after having a hemmoragic stroke in Dec 2004 but now need to get back to it. My life style has changed so much since I am home now and tend to graze throughout my days. I am going to start exercising again tomorrow and have posted to a thread about exercise. I really need to DO this since I realize that being overweight and good health don't go together. I still have two children in college and one engaged and I want to be healthy to enjoy them and hopefully their children.
Welcome back Nikolas - so sorry to hear of your health problems. Don't be too hard on yourself for gaining some weight back - you've been sick and adjusting to a new lifestyle.
All the best to you - you've done it once and are well on your way to doing it again!
Welcome back, I am sorry to hear you have been struggling with health. I am glad you are on your way to a healthier you - those kids (and future grandkids) need you!
Hi there, Nikolas -- I welcomed you over at the exercise thread, but I'll welcome you here as well! You've accomplished so much -- and survived so much! You must have acquired along the way some meaningful learnings about yourself: your strengths, you capabilities, and more.
I, too, have regained some weight (25 pounds) since December, as a result of health problems -- so we're in the same boat! It's all about rebuilding, right? We'll get there, as long as we're kind to ourselves and persevere.
I'm back again....hope to stay this time
You must have acquired along the way some meaningful learnings about yourself: your strengths, you capabilities, and more. 
