Quote From: brenbielBren and Deb, it's so good to see you still here. I'm sorry, it's been ages since I've checked in. I've really struggled for a long time now, have regained 2/3 of the weight I had lost, and was feeling so frustrated. I've really been battling with sugar and have wondered how on earth I just cut it out cold turkey back in '03. However, the good news is that I continued to exercise -- not as consistently and as enthusiastically as I did 5 years ago, but considering that prior to that, I NEVER exercised at all, I'm glad that at least that key has continued. If not, I'd probably have regained it all.
Over the past couple years I've had many "fresh starts" that quickly fizzled out once again, so I hesitate to sound too enthused about my current better efforts. However, I'm trying to throw out the rear view mirror, and focus on today -- which has been another good one.
So, that's where I stand. Just wanted to pop in, say hello and wish you (and any others here) well. I'll try to check in again soon. So glad I found you still here. :-)
Brenda, It is good to hear from you. It is great that you are continuing to exercise. Exercise is so important to your health! My best advice on staying away from sugar is a "no fail environment"--you probably know that. Keeping weight off is a struggle. It is great that you have kept some of the weight off.
Good luck to you and keep in touch.
To everyone: this message board is on the new beta board, just no one has left messages there yet.
Look for it and leave a message! :)
Take care everyone! :) Bren
