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January 3, 2013 by Mary

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Welcome back friends!

Yes, welcome back. Some of you may have been here all along, or have just found my blog, but a few of you are returning. You are coming back after an absence from weight loss blogs… and healthy living.

You might have been gone a few months or you might have been gone for several years.

Chances are you’ve gained a few pounds. Maybe even 50. Maybe even 100. Maybe you’ve gained back everything you lost in the first place.

Life has been hard since you’ve been gone. You stopped caring about yourself for whatever reason. Food was the easy way to comfort. I know how that goes. Most of us do. We don’t judge. All that matters is that you are back and you are ready to commit yourself to living the healthiest lifestyle you can.

You can do this.

It’s a new year and a new chance for you. For all of us. We all get new starts and do-overs when we need them, without guilt or feeling like a failure. Let’s take advantage of this new chance we have by making some progress and standing our ground.

Welcome back to my blog, welcome back to weight loss blogs in general, welcome back to caring about yourself and your body. 

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Comments

  1. Jen says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I have gained back the 100 pounds that I lost. I stopped caring and sort of gave up. I am back. I am not going to WW like I used to but doing MyFitnessPal on my own. I like it that way. I lost 2.4 my first week. Go me :)

    • Mary says

      January 3, 2013 at 12:41 pm

      Go Jen!

  2. Shannon says

    January 3, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    Hi Mary! I know I am glad to be back and to see where everyone is now. It’s awesome and inspiring. I have missed all of it. Thanks for the welcome back :)

    • Mary says

      January 3, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      I might have wrote this with you and a few others specifically in mind. ;) So glad you are back!

  3. Sarah says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Mary!
    I just found your blog and I have enjoyed reading your prior posts. Looking forward to a great year of healthiness and shedding a few, er 60 lbs! :-)

  4. karen says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Yeah … I’m one of the prodigals. I haven’t gained back everything but more than I’ve been happy with but I’ve got a new “oomph” and shiny new blog and 101.2 miles to knock off on my bike for the month. Eep!

  5. Lily Fluffbottom says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Yay for old timers doing it together! And the Newbs, too!

  6. Jack Sh*t says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Yes, I was gone for a few hours, BUT NOW I’M BACK!

    • Mary says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:37 pm

      You never leave!

  7. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    WE are all worth it – YOU are worth it! :)

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