Hi all,

I have been lurking around for a couple of weeks now and finally decided to take the leap and join.

My name is Donna. I am 35 and I have between 80 and 100lbs to lose.

Over the past few years, I have lost and regained numerous pounds. Each time I lose weight, I swear that this will be the last time, and yet it creeps back on every single time.

I need to do this. I can't keep yo-yoing like I have. I have back problems that I feel are due in part to the excessive weight. This is probably going to be my last attempt at a weight loss program before I consult a Bariatric surgeon.

I started on the Discovery Health National body challenge in January and was doing really well for a while, but the last few weeks I have just stalled. It is as if I have lost all of that motivation I had when I started. The good news is that I haven't regained any of the weight I lost, but I can feel myself slipping into my normal eating habits and it won't be long until I see it creep back on.

I have a membership and Bally's and can't seem to get motivated to go. I have good intentions every week.

I think I have rambled on long enough for now. I look forward to meeting everyone!

Hi Donna,
It looks like we have alot in common. I want to lose 80lbs. Im a diet yo-yoer too. Have been for years. I too have back problems and have thought about bariatric surgery. I really like the support from these forums though. I think it will help keep me on track just to know I can talk to people that know what Im going through and can tell me to get off my a--!!! Im 30 from Illinois with 2 kids ( just to let you know a little about me) Talk to ya soon,
Heather

Hi, Donna and Heather!

I know what you're going through. I too am a Yo-yoer. I lost 33#s with the South Beach Diet last summer; then in October, I just didn't want to do it any more. I gained back about 7#s in 4 months! ARGH!

So, I am back here to give and get support. Now my approach is a little different. Rather than focusing on what my overall weight loss goals are (which can seem overwhelming), I'm doing the best I can for today. I'm not dieting, I'm just trying to use better judgement and exercise.

Which is hard when there's SO much temptation and the weather isn't nice enough to encourage outdoor activities. But this site is a great help...there are so many positive people and a ton of good resources.

Hang in there...I'm sure we can help each other work through the tough times!

Hi Heather and Laurie,

It is nice to meet both of you.

I have 2 kids as well Heather, they are are 9 and 13. I keep trying to say that what I have is baby fat, but 9 years later, I don't think I perpetrate that lie anymore.

After a very bad week last week, I am trying to get back on track this week. I really need someone to kick my butt and get me to the gym. That would really help.