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Congratulations for trusting yourself and making the right choice to take charge again! It makes sense to have wanted to kick back a bit when you first retired. Seems a natural response to having the stress of daily work life removed. Now it's a healthy response to say, I'm ready to take on the next challenge. You've got…

Back in the saddle. You've got it this time!

So very true - thanks!

Back atcha!

Oops! Forgot to use the quote feature in my reply! It's my pleasure! That's what this community is all about. Have a great afternoon/evening.

It's my pleasure! That's what this community is all about. Have a great afternoon/evening.

Thank you @cwagar123 for the warm welcome and wise words! "Patience and time, patience and time" - so very true. And you have the results to back them up. Congratulations on your perseverance and inspiring results! While that night in the restaurant washroom may have been one of your worst, what a healthy sign that you…

Hi @fatdaduk - Congratulations for going from Day One to WEEK TWO! It sounds as though you have a solid plan. I think pacing ourselves, being patient and trusting the process are some of the greatest challenges. Setting realistic targets and focusing on developing healthy habits that are sustainable is what it's really all…

Hi @SquishyVicki - Congratulations, Mom! And happy birthday to your little girl. You're absolutely right. We CAN do this! It doesn't matter one bit how much time your motivation has needed to find you again. The only thing that matters is that it's back and you're ready. It is really difficult to find your motivation when…

Hi @MaryAHChase - It doesn't matter how many Day Ones we've had. As you said, THIS time is it! I think it's good that you don't want to go the surgery route. You know best what you are capable of and it's important to trust yourself. Be good to yourself and give yourself time. I think part of the process is learning how to…

Hi @Healthyby2017 - thank you for sharing your story. You must be halfway to week two already! It's great that you've found your inner motivation. It's so much more powerful than some outer motivation (like a new love), which might work wonders for weight loss in the short term, but can backfire if life takes a change of…

Thanks @PinkPixiexox - for your words of support AND inspiration. Love your honesty! You've got a great sense of humor, which is key - especially in the face of adversity. I am also 5'2" and, though I could see the number on the scale going up, I was certain it was just temporary. It may not have been so temporary, but I…

Glad you decided to give it another go, @bozzi2002 ! Welcome back! You are definitely not alone.

Thanks @nrainb!

Hi @iggylover3398 - if you feel like taking a planned break from booze, there's a great app called Coach.me (maybe you know it?). It used to be called Lift. It's a great tool for creating new habits - or letting go of old ones. My weakness is red wine. From time to time, I'll commit to a 21-day no alcohol challenge on…

Wow, @HealthyGinny ! That's one healthy attitude! I am impressed and inspired :-) Do you feel that it's all habit at this point or do you still need to stay on top of things?

It's my pleasure, @Bubbalicious1987! Sounds as though you've got a good plan in place. There's nothing pathetic about feeling guilty - it's all part of wanting to be there for your little guy (?) Then there's the partnership component that comes in too. It takes time to figure it all out and we tend to put our own needs at…

Congratulations @Bubbalicious1987 1987 - for your 5-month old bubba and your motivation to get fit and healthy! My bubba is now 18, but I remember looking at myself after he was born and not recognizing my body's my own. Just remember, that body of yours had to work hard for a good 9 months in the service of your baby and…

That's fantastic @Angellore - and very motivating! Thanks for sharing. Slow and steady is the way to go!

Thank you @nrainb ! I hope it's going well for you.

Amen, sister! Thank YOU @serenere - I love it! I only wish I'd had half your wisdom and self-knowledge when I was in my 30s! It's so true that we are way too hard on ourselves - even when we've consciously chosen to cut ourselves some slack. I know that one well! It sounds as though your head is in a really good place now…

Thank you, JdoubkleJ!

Thanks! I will.

Hello Serenere! I can relate to your challenges. My story is similar, though I am quite a few years older. The combination of loss of a relationship, family issues and moving away from home and the place of your healthy habits can have a dramatic affect on your sense of self. I am American, married to a European and have…