Sigh...I am back again...I have had a rough go this past year and have gained more weight due to surgery and medications. I am now off all medications and have been given the OK to start exercising again. I am much bigger than I have ever been in my life...I wasn't even this big when I was pregnant. I have given myself and everyone else any excuse I could think of to explain the weight gain. I know that I let things get the best of me and now that I am trying to regain control it seems hopeless. All I can do is take it day by day and each day. I have set mini goals for myself and I hope that by achieving them it will keep me motivated.
This week I banned myself from the elevators at work. I have to take the stairs at all times. I am also committing to drinking at least 2 litres of water. I have done 3 every day so far.
I am hoping to be a very active member of this community and that in return can gain and give support to achieve great health. (I also want to fit back into a size 10!!)

Hey Magee.. we are on the same boat.. I gained all what I lost.. yeh I am back to diet world and eating healthy.. It took me about a year to loose and I gained that back in 1 month.. not so good.. but I am glad I have made my mind again to eat healthy

Hi Magee!
Hey, life and its unexpected challenges happens to the best of us, no looking back, no beating yourself up - you've already made some great changes that will add up to some big results - how smart to set attainable mini-goals to keep you on track- the support you need is here - we'll all be here to cheer you on.

Glad to have you back with us! There are lots & lots of different groups and forums - jump back in - you'll be a great addition to nay of them.There are bunches of people here with more to lose and some with less - the bottom line is that we all have to do it a day at a time. The good thing is that we'll have lots of company along the way.

I've only been here since last fall, having NEVER been part of an online forum. What has been so eye-opening is how much it has helped me. Whenever I feel overwhelmed or defeated, I just log on and read some of the success stories, complete with their before & after photos - or read about others still dealing day to day with their challenges - and before I know it, the time has flown by and so have all the thoughts of going off track or giving up. It has made all the difference in my success so far.

So welcome back - you're in the right place - jjump right back in by inspiring us and being inspired!

All the best - good luck with your goals,
Lee