I am a red haired, dog loving, geeky woman that has been dealing with obesity since my early teens. I had RGY surgery in 1997 and at that time, the best guess at my weight was 340+. I am so grateful that I had the surgery and it did save my life. I have gone through a very bad patch in the last few years and found myself back up to 214 (my lowest weight was 145). I am type 1 diabetic to top it off! LOL On Sept. 14th 2011 I picked myself up and dusted me off and started to change my eating and exercise habits. (Ok I have NEVER had exercise habits) I am working out on a treadmill for 20 minutes 5 days a week and have cut out added fat (cooking in oil, adding margarine to things, fat free half and half etc.) and quit using salt. I am down to 180 and struggling with cravings in the evenings.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Irish

"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went."
Will Rogers

Welcome aboard, Irish! Hope you have a great experience here!

Thanks for the welcome.

Irish, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diet plans, themes, or age groups, so find one that inspires you and just post to join! Be sure to check out the Dieting with Obstacles sub forum!

Best of luck Irish!! May the luck of the irish be with you, i hope its with me too lol!