Re-introducing myself

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Hi.

I have been a member here for about a year and a half. I used to post pretty regularly, but I fell off of the weight loss wagon and quit posting. I still read messages almost every day, but I was so out of weight loss mode. I am now back on the wagon, so to speak. I need support and encouragement too. This group was always very supportive, so I decided to start posting again. Maybe it will help me to stay on track. Maybe I can help someone else too.

I'll fill all of you in on my story, since I have seen many new people have joined since I have been gone. I began in March 2005 on my weight loss program. I started out at 295. The heaviest I ever was. I was very unhappy and not feeling like I had much of a life at all. I was at a real low spot. I finally decided I could not live like that anymore. I have been overweight most of my life (I'm 39). I never did diet much. I did lose 30 pounds back in my college days, but other than that, I just accepted myself as big.

Anyway, I finally decided that my kids were missing out on a lot cause mom was too tired to do anything. I was big into weight loss. From March to October of last year, I lost 86 pounds. I got down to 209. I was so much happier! I am pretty tall, so I didn't feel too big at that weight. Well, the holidays hit. Need I say more??

Anyway, I gained some weight back. I got back up to 237 in about 7 months. Ugh. I am back on my plan and now today I weighed in at 225. So I am feeling better once again, going at it hard. I realize now how easy it is to gain back! It came back on quick once I quit my program. I won't make that mistake again.

I don't have a definite final pound goal I want to reach. I would be so happy to hit 190 though! So for now that is what I want to get to. I haven't been under 200 in the last 10 years.

I have a very supportive hubby, a big bunch of kids (who are very proud of me for losing the weight), and a feisty new puppy named Pepper. But I also feel like support from other ladies who are going through the same things I am is important

too.

Sorry this got so long. I just wanted to update anyone who may remember me from before, and introduce myself to everyone else.

Beth

295/225/190