Greetings to All,

Thanks for looking for me Tom.

I am back to this board after a two year hiatus. I left because I felt I did not understand that its all about a lifestyle change and not about a diet. I am proof that 85 pounds can be lost simply by dieting and no exercise but , that said , when I did that feat , I got to the plateau from **** and it so discouraged me that I just gave up. Exercise is my new mantra. I have bought a IOD , walking shoes , and all I need is a sweatshirt and I am good to go.

I am now ready to go at it again but this time with a definite belief that I am not on a diet but I am undergoing a lifestyle change. I have had some victories in the past month in that light. I can take off my uniform coat at work with out contorting myself and my weight has come down ten pounds. I am also finding my stamina a work has increased. All things are going well.

This is going to be fun and educational!

Glad to see you back and glad to hear that you are ready to change your life!!

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~Mary~