Okay, so I can't really say that I am new here as I have been reading posts for several months now. I finally made the decision that I need to do something about the extra weight I have. Being overweight runs in my family and is something I have been battling my whole life. My dad was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes simply because of his weight. I don’t want to get to that point.

Here are some basics about me: I am single but in a great relationship with the love of my life. I am helping him raise his 6-year old son who is a bundle of energy. I am an active director on the bowling association as well as the junior bowling coordinator. I work full-time as a supervisor for a government contractor.

I am doing the South Beach diet because, for me, I think that I can really do this without too much of a problem. I love vegetables and already eat a lot of lean protein. My biggest challenge is not to get stuck in a rut by eating the same thing over and over. As soon as I start to get bored with the food I am eating, I fall of the wagon. I have been reading the recipe section and have already tried some of them. I am looking forward to trying many more.

I look forward to making many new friends here and being able to cheer everyone on!

I have just joined and just started posting. I haven't tried the recipe section yet but hope to do that once the stores have real food again in our area.

Welcome and good luck to you!

Hi ThoughtfulOne!

to posting!!!

If you've been lurking you must know about a lot of areas around the boards. Just be sure now to post in them Wherever you're comfortable. We can't wait to help cheer you on

Welcome!!!