I've been lurking around for quite a while. I have posted some on the summer bootcamp thread though.

I'm 44 with 2 sons ages 13 and 11. In February I was diagnosed with diabetes and and working hard to lose weight so that I might not need medication. I have gotten so much help from this board that I thought it was time to introduce myself and start contributing. Thanks to everyone who posts here!

Hi!!! It's nice to meet you! I look forward to your posts!

I wish you nothing but the best! Diabetes is the main reason I want to lose weight, my Grandma has it and I am so scared to get it. I have faith that you can get it under control without medication!!

Glad you de-lurked
Post often - we love new folk around here

Nobody should lurk! Join in the fun. Read and post. We're glad you're here.

Nice to know that you've de-lurked!!

I know what you mean about the Diabetes as I would consider myself to be Pre-Diabetic - My blood sugar drops sometimes, I'm always hungry and I pee more now than I used to - But I'm NOT diabetic just yet, have been tested many times.

So, that's why I'm here...to be healthy and feel better about myself.

Keep Going hun and we're here for you if you need us!!

Thanks for the welcomes. I know this board has been a major contributor to my loss so far. I don't feel like I have much support here at home- my closest freind looks at my size and thinks that there is no way it could happen. However, as of today I am down 30 pounds and I am feeling pretty good about that!! It is a shame you can't see the 30 pound loss yet, but I know the day is coming when it will be noticable to someone besides me!