Geez...a miracle happened today. I was all plunked down on the couch this afternoon for my usual TV fix and decided instead I'd hop on my bike and take a ride through town. I was really astounded with what seemed to be a major shift. Hmm...exercise over TV....and as I headed down to the street I realized I've been OP for 6 months! Now that's the real miracle!

Once I knuckled down and got through the first 6 weeks, it's been really easy. I feel totally on track. For me I think part of the reason it's easy is because I don't take off plan bites. The Doritos I absolutely adore are not nearly as tempting when I resist the urge to have just a few.

I couldn't have done it without all of you beachers THANKS!! and I plan on sticking around. I'm ready to send all this excess fat down the road...and I still have plenty!

Dinner tonight is just as planned; Chix and Wild Rice Casserole, Green Beans w/slivered almonds and a great salad. I did splurge and have a treat-I bought a banana at the store and enjoyed it for my afternoon snack.

When I started I pledged to myself that I would do this for 6 months then reevaluate. I have new ski boots paid for by the blood pressure meds I no longer take. On May 5th when I started-pretty depressed about my weight-I would have never dreamed I'd be thinking of skiing for the first time in 25 years. It is a miracle!

Congratulations Debbie! You are a daily inspiration to me. Skiing again sounds exciting. Something I haven't done in ages! I'd probably break something if I tried it.

Thanks, Anne. You have totally helped me through these months. Say hi to Sophie, my little Bing is sitting on the couch beside me.

Congratulations- you are doing amazing

Sophie says hi with a big wet kiss!

Thanks, Beerab. I'm always glad to see you around here. Hope things are well with you.

Debbie!!!

Great work, Debbie! You're living the life...and I'm glad you're finding it to be a good one.