[iron butterfly]

Well, I've flitted around this site all night and think I've found a place for me. Today I looked in the mirror while drying my hair -- and really saw myself as a am for the first time in a loooong while. A few days ago, I went for my 6 month checkup (typeII diabetes) and the scale read 266 lbs. Before my son was conceived 16 years ago, I was half that weight!
I need more help than my family can give me, though they mean well. My diabetes nutritionist gave me a diet to follow, but I haven't looked at it for 6 months until today. Today, I am removing everything I can't eat from every shelf and the frig. I am dusting off my old Richard Simmons videos, and seeking your help. Here goes!
bj
266/266/133

[BA99TJ]

Hey!! Welcome and good luck on your journey!!! We all hit that "Oh My Gosh, its time for this weight to go!!!" point.. now its just sticking to it!!! Come here, we'll help, we all hold each other up and accountable, its an AWESOME group!!

[bella23]

First of all I would like to thank you for joining us. You can help us as much as we can help you. We have all had that same feeling as you and that's why we are here. The more you join in on the conversations the more help you can give and recieve. Feel free to ask any question that you have. Don't be shy.

If you have a bad day log on and tell us, we will try to cheer you up.

Again thanks for joining and we hope you like us.

Bella23

[Sweetcakes73]

Let me begin by saying I love your handle and I'm glad you've found this wonderful site. Each of us here has also had an "awakening" moment so know that you are not alone. I understand completely the experience of though our family means well, it helps to surround yourself with others who are in the same boat. Don't be afraid to post here with any questions, suggestions, or advice you may have. I look forward to seeing you around here-OFTEN!!

[gbo]

Welcome aboard! I too said this is the place for me and my dear I was so very right. You will find not just support, but friendship, caring and so much imput to keep us on track and lift us up , dust us off and hold us up the rest of the way. This was a terrific decision for you to make and what a group this is!!!!! To wonderful for words.A kick in the rear when necessary, a hug when you need it and always with concern for you.
Pam

[Sandi]

You have come to the right place!! This is the nicest, most supportive, most caring group of people. They are cheering you on when you are doing well, and they help you up when you are down. Please feel free to jump in on any of the threads!

WELCOME!!!

[Mrs. Big Dawg]

Welcome bj. I'm glad you decided to land here. This is a great group. I look forward to reading your post. New ideas, questions, inspiration, and information are always welcome.

Carol

[nasus40]

IRON BUTTERFLY!!! what a name!!! a will of iron!!!and the fredome of being a butterfly. did you know that the butterfly stands for individuality????

Welcome and glad you came to join the club!!!

[iron butterfly]

Thanks for everyone's support. I weigh myself for the first time tommorrow I hope things are going the right direction. I love the shrinking woman handle too.(and hope to be one) I found a great site, thanks to Oprah. Dr. Ornish was interviewed and so being a school librarian-to-be, I searched for sites by and about him. I came across an article that talks about how people keep it off once it's lost. See it here http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1728.83698 That has always been my problem- lose it and gain even more back. Sound familiar So wish me luck and thanks for the welcome. I'll enter in my pounds lost Friday night in the appropriate post.