Just like so many on here, I've been on and off of the diet roller coaster for most of my life. I'm 46, have a tremendously busy life and schedule (2 jobs, 2 kids at home - one is special needs, 7 pets - all fixed now so no more!, and one very special man who I love dearly). I realized recently that if I don't make time to take care of ME, there won't be one. I'm overweight and pre-diabetic. A doctor friend of mine said, and I quote, "What the **** is that? Kind of like pre-pregnant? You have either reached that point and need to do something about it, or you haven't." He doesn't believe in sugar-coating things (what a diabetic thing to say! LOL). In any case, I'm here. And so are you. So we must have something in common... LET'S ALL BE LOSERS!

Welcome! Good luck with your goals

Thanks Penmage... luckily my sweet man is on my team in this! He hopes to be a loser also as a result of his support... LOL Looks like you're on your way as well... keep it up!

Welcome!

Yes Let's all be losers

Best of wishes with your goals!

Thanks Lovely! I love your photo there... Hubble telescope photo? In any case, it's, well, lovely!

Edited to add: I'm already addicted to this HUGE list of emoticons! They're awesome!!

Yes, it's Hubble! Space and the universe sure are wonderful I was watching a lot of Carl Sagan rerun stuff that day...

Sheesh!

Thanks for the welcome RainyDays! How festive!