Hi Everyone, thanks to everyone for their support. I've been with CK for about 10 days. It has been a great tool in my journey into lifestyle change.

I am a mother of two sons and one daughter. I have 4 grandkids. Granddaughters are 11 years and 1 year, Grandsons are 4 yrs & 5 yrs. I've been married for 33 years in May.

I have always had health issues since my early 20's. Starting with BP and put on meds. Then the cholestrol issues and diabetic. I have been on many different medications over the years and had some bad experiences. I had one cholestrol medication that I had been on for 5 years when all of a sudden I had difficulty moving my joints. They became so stuff that my husband had to help me up out of chairs, down steps and in and out of car. It was horrible and scary at the same time. My grandsons were babies and I was afraid to hold them. Finally got off that medicine and now trying another. Cholestrol levels are still out of control at last dr. visit.

I have been diabetic for about 14 years. I started on meds. 10 years ago and finally 4 years ago was placed on insulin too. One shot at night. Last Dr. visit in March after blood work I was told the possibility of being placed on a shot before each meal along with my night time shot. That was last straw for me.

I started the next day on a diet. It was a Friday and my husband wanted to know why I didn't wait til Monday. Well my health issues were right now, so the change happened. My first 10 lbs I lost was great and I then went to a dietician who has helped. I've had two visits. I then added walking the treadmill and while the weather was nice, also walked our community trail.

I just started a part time job couple days a week to get me out of the house and away from food. It has also helped.

I joined CK because I felt I needed something more. I felt I was starting to think about food like I use to. I needed something to keep me on track and the diary has done that for me. I am so glad I joined.

I hit my 20 lbs last friday. I go back to my dr. July 7 so I'm hoping with the weight lost and exercise I get some good news. Haven't had any in a long time. I want to lose 5 more pounds before my visit.

Thanks to all of you for your support and for my first blog...............