New to site, not so new to weight loss

teacherspet50

Hi, my name is Cathy and I wish I could say that I was a newbie to something to do with weight, I have been FAT since I was 13., In the last 4 years I have lost 76 lbs and gained and lost and gained, Right now I am fighting 2 demons diabetes and weight,. Some would say I was winning, but being the pessimist I am, I'll say I am still trying.

I m married to a chef...have two grown sons and a new dil. We also have two adorable beagles who are my chief sources of support. I swim for exercise which I dearly love, for me it's like being in church,

I love to knit, do paper crafts and hope soon to live in the hiller parts of our country..,...,or at least not flat. I hope to get to know you all much better,..,,I'm here for the durations

carld256

Hi Cathy

You're among friends here. I'm also a diabetic and fighting the weight. The good news is taking even a little weight off can do great things for your diabetes. I've lost 77 pounds, gained some back, lost that again, and am basically non-diabetic at this point, as long as I stick to my diet. I've been off all the diabetes medication for a couple of years now.

You can do do it. Your weight loss will kill two birds with one stone, as they say. It sounds like you're setting up some good exercise habits. Once you get your diet under control I think you'll do great.

lilangel317

Add me if you like. I am working hard to keep diabetes at bay. I come from a long line of diabetics and won't to keep it away from me as long as possible. I'm here for you!