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Sounds like you're on the right track. I've got quite a bit to lose (don't know in pounds) but it seems to be taking an age. Anyway, good luck. Remember, every loss is A LOSS even a small one.:) Cheers Kate

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Hi there Bittercactus I am on the depression cycle. I had to have meds and piled on the weight. It is coming off but very slowly. I'm with you on the excersice but I am forcing myself. I do know that excersice is good for depression so I've bought a treadmill and bicycle so something's gotta work. I like the food diary, it…

Hi Catherine Welcome to the group. I feel your pain, literally. I am a fellow sufferer of osteoarthritis and it's the pits. I had an accident about 18 months ago and injured my hips and knees. Still recovering so hoping that the weight loss will ease the pain a bit. It's a pity you have to wait so long before your surgery…

Hi Steve I sent a message but I'm still tring to navigate this thing so you may not get it. Anyway, I fell down a flight of stairs 18mths ago. Lots of damage so lots of excess weight. Like you, I used to cycle quite a bit. Hoping to get back to it. My problem is that I'm a good cook with a sweet tooth. My son and partner…

Way to go. You are on yourway simplesolid. My main aim is to be able to go to work every day and not take sick days off all the time. I am constantly tired and I know this is making me depressed. I have been sick over the last two weeks but I'm determined to go back tomorrow. On a lighter note, I want to buy a good pair of…

Wow what a great idea. Let me see...... I think I would like to sit down with my mum and just talk. She's 86 and on the other side of the world. The other thing I would like is to have lots and lots of energy.

Social worker. Palliative care

Hi I am a trauma and bereavement counsellor at a large hospital. I have only just started here and used to work in another area of health, ( still trauma). Its hard to take meal breaks when you work in a hospital setting and then its hard to eat the healthy stuff. I know I comfort eat but I am feeling positive now that I…

HI I'm Kate, frumpy middle aged but not for much longer. I have just started a new job and this year is going to me for me. Add me to your support list. I just joined today. WE CAN DO IT!!!!::