I LOVE this thread!!! It is so fun to hear all about everyone. :)
I am Ilse and I am 41 years old and live in Northeast Ohio. I am a SAHM to 3 wonderful children and a whole ark full of animals. I used to be a social worker and loved working, but I stay plenty busy with the kids now. My husband is a music teacher.
I gained and lost the same 25 pounds for a long time and then over the past couple years lost it and kept it off. I have been maintaining for a little over a year and a half. I do WW at home and follow the old Flex plan.
I like to ride my bike when the weather is nice and my family and I enjoy camping. During the winter I do the treadmill or set my bike up on the trainer and ride that way.
This is the most awesome group of women. They are truly inspirational. No one passes judgement here - we all have been there and are here to support one another. This is one place that you can share your triumphs as well as set backs and know that we really know how you feel.
Welcome! I hope you find this place a safe and secure as we do.
Oh I love this thread!!! Welcome to a very special place, Donna....these women have made an incredible difference in each others' lives...and it was wonderful to read all the stories...I've not been here that long myself, and really appreciated getting to know people better after reading everything here. I'm 62, and have lost the same 80 or 90 pounds over about at least 3 times...this time, there's been lots of struggle, but I am about half way 'there' and I can tell already, that despite the struggles this time is different...it's really helped alot coming here to make the daily committment thread...even if I check in at the end of the day or if I only just write a brief one-sentence check-in, it still feels good and solidifies my committment to what I've said I want to accomplish all these years. Here's to forward movement on our shared journey. Sincerely, maajida
