[marilync]

I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes in December of 2008, and since diabetes runs in my family it was no surprise. I went on a diet-and-exercise regime and managed to lose 23 pounds between then and March of 2009, but then got lazy and gained some back. I am back on track now and have lost most of it, but it's my goal to lose another 20 between now and the end of this year. Arg. It's really difficult!