I'm so sorry I have not been around much. My job has been horrid (working thru lunches too). Will make this all up to you all in May. It's gonna be busy here probably until I go to Florida the 2nd week of May for a week of much needed vacation. But I do want to thank each of you for your inspiration. This is the first time in my life that I have not "ate my way thru" a busy crunch period at work. Normally I would grab anything and everything and eat it, thinking it would provide me with some sort of fake energy. Well that is all it was apparently. I am sticking with my new way of eating, and even with minor cheating, have managed to reach one mini goal already (20 lbs). So thank you all for believing in me and for just being here and posting your stories.

Well, I thank all of you for your support and advice yesterday. I was very careful with what I ate the rest of the day yesterday. I have not discused my WOE with my mother, I will pick the right time. However I am so excited I lost 2lbs despite all my complaining.

Welcome Candy this is a wonderful group.

I woke up this morning to a dusting of snow on the ground. (Not at all what Sunny got) After a couple of weeks of incredible weather it's a little hard to take these cold temps. We're hardy folk though and we can take it. At least this time of year it doesn't stay around long.

I've been doing really well with my WOE but not so good with the exercise. I know I need to do something different because I'm kind of bored with my tapes.

My kitchen is finally finished. All that's left is for DH to replace the handles. I love the result and will show you pics as soon as I have them.

I wish I had time to address everyone today but I have to get going. You are all in my prayers.

Have a great day!

Margie is right. You dont want to hurt your mothers feelings BUT...people, even mothers will use guilt to get what they want (they usually don't know they are doing it) BUT...we/you/I make the "choice" as to how we are going to respond/react. "IF" you see that what she is cooking is unhealthy, only eat small portions and thank her for the delicious meal OR remind her about healthy cooking and how your lifestyle has changed. She probably won't change her ways...but YOU have boundaries and have the final say as to what goes in the body. If she tries the guilt trip again..."choose" to ignore it, smile and go about YOUR way of living, because if you say anything, it allows the other person to respond/react as well, and that may not be as good.

Thanks Mkay for now I am just going keep quite. I wanted someone to say what I was thinking. More times than not I open my mouth before I think. I am getting better.

SunnyD,
Where do you find all the beautiful pictures and Welcomes?? They are so neat!