well heck. I'm back.
 

Hi y'all. I'd like to say it's nice to be back but, um, well, it IS nice to be in a great group like this, even if the reason stinks. Short story, I lost nearly 30 lbs last winter/spring when I popped a hernia (I bust a gut "bustin' a gut!! - no really, I think that's a hoot, right?) and stopped cold to have surgery and recover. I've been in self-indulgent slo-mo for the past year now, topping out at adding 40 pounds back on in just 12 months. :fr: Holy cow. That ain't good. Hey man, I'm a little scared - diabetes is right around the corner.

I'm back asking for help :hug: in staying accountable and staying laser focused on my goals. First weigh in is tomorrow. See you over in the chat!

Hi there, Losing80! Welcome and glad to have you - if you can/are interested, pop into the daily chat- Marching into spring and join a pretty active support group. Good luck with tomorrow's weigh in - and the "bust a gut" cracked me up :)

Hello! I am new today to the forum. I am in the process of getting my profile set up. I have been through quite a bit in the last few months and have gained weight due to it. I am currently 175lbs and I'd like to get down to 150lbs. I feel great at that weight! Where do I start? I've been going to the gym everyday for the last week. I guess that's a good start. NationalParker...suggestions please. Also, Losing80...GOODLUCK! You sound motivated and destined for good progress!

Just remember how good if feels to get started. That feeling of being in control again.

I have been on different diets and then was here 2 years ago when I was doing MRC.
Just recently, I realized that I have gained 20 pounds in the last 18 months!
Funny how that happens right?
I am going to check out that daily chat, and Losing80, good luck!

Thanks for all the well wishes. nationalparker - I know, it was funny! Yay, someone got it!!!!! Mademestronger, this is the right place to be. Learn from my mistake - stick around and keep with it! Keikosmom, we need to hang a bell around it's neck so it can't sneak up on us like that! hahahahahaha..... I was weighing myself and I confess I saw the weight going up, but I had a naughty devil sitting on my shoulder saying, hey, you could have gained a lot more in all this time - great going! let's celebrate with a pizza!

See you on the chat tomorrow. My goal - check in at least once before I go to bed. aargh. accountability.