Hi! I'm new to this site. Wondering if you are still active. We have lots of similarities and it would be great to know how you are doing.

Yes, I am still around!!! This thread evolved into the Ups & Downs Support Group. I start a new thread each month to keep the group somewhat organized. We are currently posting at Ups & Downs Support Group: October 2014. Please come and post there! It is a great group, but it has been kind of QUIET there lately. I would love to exchange support with you!

I see that you are down to 148 now!!! WOW!!! How did you do it??? I found out that I have a thyroid issue, so I am still struggling to lose weight. I have an appointment with an endocrinologist November 19th. I am hoping she will help me to get my thyroid functioning at an optimal level since the thyroid regulates metabolism. I don't have much hope for losing a significant amount of weight until this thyroid issue is resolved. But I am still working to make healthy choices about food and exercise and PORTION CONTROL is a constant challenge for me.