My first week back on MFP - going well.

ImaWaterBender

I have been back for almost a week and I didn't die, like I had thought I would.

I started back up because of two things. My weight caused my back pain to come back. Sciatica sucks. I have been in pain for three weeks now, but I am doing better since I have been exercising (swimming).

The other thing was the death of John Pinette, one of my favorite comedians. He was only 6 months older than I am and he was so funny about overeating. Well, it killed him. And, I believe that his weight had tormented him for his lifetime. I just didn't want to get there and I was getting there.

Threatened by the loss of mobility with the back problem coming back so strongly and seeing this lovely man die so young just jolted me back to realizing that I had two choices, change or get worse.

Since I can't stand to even look in a full length mirror, I have chosen to fight this. Fight myself.

I sure could use some battle buddies.

Jan

attybell

today is my 3rd day back on, been off for awhile and decided it was time to get serious.. I just sent you a friend request... lets do this

mearsy88

Today is my 7th day, so 1 week. I weighed in today and lost 9lbs! I feel so good. Have also sent you a friend request :-)