Checking in and saying hello

I am going to start trying to post daily.

Had my surgery 10/2011 and was a model patient who experienced tremendous success. My ticker still reflects that success (need to update).... Looked and felt amazing!

Then, my Mom died very unexpectedly in February of this year and all bets were off. I took every comfort I could to get to make it through the grief (and by comfort, I mean food).

I ate things I didn't even know I could eat (breads, sweets) because I seriously did not even try to before then.

I have never known such devastating grief and the good news is that I have lived through this and am finally feeling more like "me".

So, here we are today . I gained almost 40 pounds and I am hoping this group will be a place where I can find and give support to get it off again!

I can't let my moms legacy be the undoing of something she was so proud of..... and I was so proud of too.

Please wish me luck and I wish you all the same.

Hugs...and c welcome to our little group.  

I know it help me when i post.  It makes me aware of what and how much i plan to eat... 

Welcome to our group............sorry to hear about your Mom.

I am in your exact situation.....lost my weight......Mom was SO proud of me.....then my Mom died.....I gained 35 lbs.  It has been 3 years since she died, but I am still trying to lose that weight that I gained immediately afterward........at least I have sorta settled at this current weight, but this is not where I want to be!    Posting daily helps me stay focused......I don't always eat what I post, but at least I am aware everyday !