Coming back - new to message board

sueb0817

Hello. I am new to the message board thing. I have been off of this site for about a month. Decided to get back to it. It is extremely helpful to me. I have though, been hiding out and doing this alone. Thought I would break my personal cycle of hybernation and say a few things. I am 56 years old, single and have 2 grandchildren. I work long shifts (12hrs) from 6pm - 6am. That does effect my sleeping and eating habits, yet love what I do.

I have slowly gained weight over the past 15 years. I am a recovering alcoholic with 16 years of sobriety. I have had a difficult time over the years with losing weight - over eating, depression, afraid that being "thin" would bring back some of my old behaviors.

I am now at a point that it's about my health. Getting older does that too you. So, here I am - attempting to allow others to get to know me. Thank you for being here and this wonderful site.

npostma

Best of luck! Just from what you said, sounds like you have already been successful through some difficult periods in your life. You can do it!

~Nicole