I thought I had better stop being a lurker and briefly introduce myself.

I've been larger all my life except for nearly 7 years ago. I spent 3 good years at around the 140's.

boy! I fell off the wagon bigtime and this time I'm back to conquer my demons. I've had my doctor, my husband and rest of family tell me I'm too fat and I'm finally doing something about it. I'm doing it for me.

I don't miss it - sugar I mean This is the way to eat for me. My headspace even clears up and I dont have moodswings. These boards are full of wonderful information. I'm smiling as I read so thankyou already.

Welcome, bluej! I look forward to seeing you around here and sharing information and support. This is a great place for that.

Welcome, I wish you much success on this journey. And it is a journey!

Thankyou for the welcomes.

Another person who sings the blues! Welcome to the best forum of its kind.

Mutual support is what gets us through the days without relapse (or whatever you want to call it.) I encourage you to start a journal. Tell your story. Visit other's journals and post. Community helps.

I'm VERY bad at what I just proposed to you but I'm trying to get better.

Again, welcome.