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