Its been a long time since I've been here...I was in the small group of us who started the 100lb club years ago. We started out in a thread in Buddy Up and soon after they reformatted the board and we had our own little home. I was fairly active here through late 2001, but health problems got the best of me and I've been pretty off track since then. I've decided I need to get back on track- I am a lot further away from my goal then I ever was.

I see a few familar faces from way back then and lots of new people too- I can't wait to get to know everyone again. I'm single, 33 & live in mid-Michigan. Due to my medical problems, I am no longer able to work or go to school (had been working on my PhD when my life got turned upside down). I have 2 cats- Maxwell & HoneyDew- and a dog- Maggie. My mom lives with me to help with all the medical stuff. I hope that by getting my weight down that some of my medical problems won't be as severe- I can't imagine never working again and can't believe its been 5 years already...it seems like yesterday.

Christine

Welcome back Christine!

Welcome back to the forum Christine! It sounds like you've been through and are still going through a rough period with your health. I'm looking forward to seeing more posts from you!

Welcome back Christine ~ I remember you for way back when. Glad to see you back and back on track ~ you can do it!!

Hi! Welcome back Christine. How cool to have one of the original 100 lb. clubbers back on board! I'm glad you've found your way back here, and are ready for a fresh, new start!

Beverly

Welcome back. I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. Good for you for coming here again to try and redice some of the health issues through weight loss!

BACK! As you know, you've come to the right place for support. Looking forward to seeing you lose some weight and lose those health issues. You can do it!

Welcome back!

back! I remember you!!! Glad to see you found your way back home. I know you can do this!!

Welcome back. I too remember you from way back when.

Welcome back, Christine!

And a big thank you for being one of the founders of the 100lb. Club. Just the best place on the 'Net for support.

Welcome back Christine. I look forward to getting to know you.

Welcome back Christine

So nice to have you "home"

xoxo
Linda

Thanks everyone! I kept saying I would get back on track at some point, and suddenly I realize how much time has passed by- its shocking & embaressing! I did pretty good yesterday & today- I did most of my monthly grocery shopping & picked up a few things I needed...and left lots of things at the store that I would have liked- if you know what I mean I'm trying to not do my typical over planning & wanting 100% perfections of myself- I know its not realistic...but wouldn't it be nice? I'm still figuring out just how to do this with all my health problems- I've spoken with my doctors, but other then the 'lose weight', it seems most don't think of the 'how' part & what it means in relation to everything else.

I need to get some of my exercise equipment set back up...did I mention I have enough to fill a gym? Okay...not quite that much, but more then any one person should have...especially if you don't ever use it. Ironically there is a lot of it I can't use anymore due to my knee, but I don't have the heart to get rid of it (and beside, my mom might not like if I got rid of the things she uses regularly). I know I am start at a lot different point then I was 6 years ago, when I was much more healthy. I have to just get back to were I was starting at before- I have a long uphill battle ahead of me.

I really look forward to getting to know everyone again & helping each other out on our journeys toward health~