New here and need lots of help

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-26-2004
New here and need lots of help
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Thu, 08-26-2004 - 12:23pm
Hello everyone! I just made it back to ivillage after a 2 year hiatus and I found this board that I hope will give me lots and lots of love and support in my quest to drop 125 lbs. I am a Type 2 diabetic and have been yo-yoing with both my weight and blood sugars for the past few years and it's been an uphill battle. I have made up my mind that I am going to get healthy once again and stay that way this time! I have a lot of incentive. Fifteen months ago I remarried (lost my DH to cancer in Oct 2000)and I now have a stepdaughter, son-in-law, and 2 beautiful grandchildren whom I love very much. I would like to see those kids grow up and become wonderful human beings and I can't do that if I don't get healthy. Thanks for letting me vent a little. I'm sorry this message is so long, but I hope to hear from everyone real soon. I know you will be a great help to me.

Sincerely,

Cathy

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-07-2003
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 1:25pm
Hi Cathy! Welcome to the board...I've only been here a little while myself, but the support and ideas here are very useful. I know that your family wants you around for as long as possible, and they will benefit from your efforts too. With all that said, drag up a chair and stay for a while. Or maybe I should say jump up on one of the treadmills. :-)

Best wishes!

Amanda

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2004
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 3:38pm
Hi Cathy,

I think, especially, since you have specific health issues (regarding diabetes etc) the first thing you have to do is follow your doctor's advice to the letter. I want to wish you welcome, and good luck.

Forte

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-16-2004
Thu, 08-26-2004 - 4:41pm
Hi there Cathy and welcome to the boards!

 

  Shawna

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-04-2004
Fri, 08-27-2004 - 1:20pm
Welcome to the boards, Cathy! I think you'll find the support you're looking for here. Jump right on in anytime :)

~~Linda

~~Linda

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-26-2004
Fri, 08-27-2004 - 2:12pm
Welcome to the board Cathy - lots of support her for all aspects of life - - this board is so much more than weight loss.

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