Mel.. Congrats on your weight loss... I am happy for you.

Thanks Xena, after hubby saying I was putting it on it's nice that someone offers me some sympathy, sob;) . I have only had a live yoghurt, rice milk and peach smoothie so far today, I'm not really hungry, though I'm sure it won't be long before I start feeling hungry.
I sent off for two South Beach books, recipes and the main book, but reading up on it on the net my fave veg; carrots, sweetcorn, peas and tomatoes; are not really allowed in great quatities. After the success Crock and Kayley have had I thought I'd give it a bash. I'm a bit bored with the foods I'm eating at the moment, even if I switch back after a couple of months a change is as good as a rest, so they say. Time will tell.
Where is everyone????? Ammi, hope you are ok:hug: Misti, what does Dr. Phil do, stuff like he did on Oprah? We don't get him in the UK.
Hypntoq??? I know that feeling!!!!! can you allow yourself some kind of food you want then fill up on fruit/veg?:hug:
Nancy, so sorry that the insurance are f***ing you around, it must be hard enough worrying about the op without the added stress of stupid letters,:( I hope it gets sorted out quickly and that THEY pay.:hug:
Suemarie, yes small-ish kids are so sweet & innocent, it's a shame they have to change into teens!!!! ;) I'm sure there are lots of teachers who have kids details, after all they care, if they were in it for the money they would be on Wall St. or be surgeons!!!!! When I did my teacher training I was in my late 20's and at 30 one boy, aged 7 asked me if I was going to be a teacher 'when I grew up'!!!!!! I hope that when you teach full time that you continue to enjoy it as much as you do now.:hug:
Crock you look younger every time you have your photos changed, isn't it amazing how losing some 'insulation' reveals a happier, prettier person, like a butterfly casting its (of fat) chrysalis off.
xxsharon:grouphug: