New to this group!

Hello...
Just thought I would drop in and say hi. I am new to this group
and find reading about you all very fascinating. Totally I have
lost 130 pounds since May, 2002. I started with Weight Watchers
in October, 2002. I am now on maintenance (beginning of March, 2004)
but would still like to loose another 6 to 8 pounds. I have lupus and
an abnormal protein condition that is precancerous. Along the way I
have also picked up a few other health problems like being reactive
hypoglycemic. I get really down sometimes, but I have a wonderful
support system of family, friends, co-workers and medical staff. I
am down presently due to unforeseen new health problems and need to get
back on track. My son was kind enough to locate this group and thought
you would be inspiring for me. Several of the problems people
seem to be having I have also had and due to the support of different
people I have been able to over come lots. I have learned that sometimes
you have to think outside of the points, exercise and what you are
presently putting in your mouth to help motivate yourself forward in
your journey to achieve and maintain your goals in life. Just because
you are unable to work on one aspect of your new life style you can
work on another area. I hope I will be able to be an active participant in
this group.

Vicki

Hi Vicki, welcome, good to see ya

"cvwalden" wrote in message
...
Hello...
Just thought I would drop in and say hi. I am new to this group
and find reading about you all very fascinating. Totally I have
lost 130 pounds since May, 2002. I started with Weight Watchers
in October, 2002. I am now on maintenance (beginning of March, 2004)
but would still like to loose another 6 to 8 pounds. I have lupus and
an abnormal protein condition that is precancerous. Along the way I
have also picked up a few other health problems like being reactive
hypoglycemic. I get really down sometimes, but I have a wonderful
support system of family, friends, co-workers and medical staff. I
am down presently due to unforeseen new health problems and need to get
back on track. My son was kind enough to locate this group and thought
you would be inspiring for me. Several of the problems people
seem to be having I have also had and due to the support of different
people I have been able to over come lots. I have learned that sometimes
you have to think outside of the points, exercise and what you are
presently putting in your mouth to help motivate yourself forward in
your journey to achieve and maintain your goals in life. Just because
you are unable to work on one aspect of your new life style you can
work on another area. I hope I will be able to be an active participant in
this group.

Vicki