Yankee028

ok well in the same spirit of celebrating life and what I need to do, I have taken up rollerblading again because running is just too boring! The thing is I am fifty and the pads to protect my back and hips add a few dress sizes. (Does my bum look big in this? that ship has sailed). Can't describe how fun it is. Just…

Congratulations on your achievement; well done. Forgive me if none of this hits the mark as I don't know anything about your story except that you obviously have determination to do something you set your mind to. Perhaps that freed you up for other issues? Don't know all the ins and outs of your depression; perhaps you…

so depressing isn't it. I think I know how you feel. When I feel that way, I try to fight back by thinking about the opposite. Imagine if you had gained 20 lbs instead of lost it. But you lost it. Congratulations. And if you lost that 20 you can lose 20 more if you want to... so sometimes its about putting one foot in…

Yes, knowledge is power I think. I just did this for the first time yesterday and it gives me a lot to work on too. I eat well and love good food, but need to be real about eating but not overeating. Good luck on your second and third step.