New Year, New Thread, New EVERYTHING

**fabulous5** · January 5th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by MaryMom21

I have been super busy since the new year started and have not had time to post. I re-started my Phen yesterday and did good all day. I ate healthy and feel much better already. Its amazing that what you eat reflects how we feel but its so true! I have not started the work outs yet but will tonight. I am shooting for 5 days a week for 30-40 mins starting out. I will increase each week till I get up to 60 mins. I am actually starting a local weight loss challenge that starts Saturday. It goes for 6 months and I am determined to make a run for the win! I am excited to get this going. I am ready to live again and not be a couch potato! New year new me!

I hear ya about being busy. I swear I love when the kids are out of school! They went back yesterday and our schedule is so crazy between homework, dance, basketball and so on. And I agree with you 100% on what you eat reflects the way you feel.
Sounds like you have a good routine set up for you to get you motivated. Your weight loss challenge will be awesome! Congrats to a "New Year New You!"

**tazgirl31** · January 5th, 2010, 02:33 PM

Ok sooo u guys have all got me wanting a wii now

my brother n laW got one for Christmas and just loves it! Plays for hours every nite! Starting next Monday I'm heading back to the gym for some toning up

I'm down 1.6 today, so that made me happy

I'm just hoping that when I start working out again the number on the scale don't go up! It's all about the number to me lol I love to see it low!! I'm thinking I will just be doing mainly cardio treadmill n ellipical! Mayb the bike to

it's sooooo cold here and I'm trying to fight off this cold I have! I'm really excited today cause I have something to look forward to in October ! My bday is oct 6 and I'm planning on going to guatamala to visit my bff

haven't seen her in years soooo I'm excited and so is she ! I'm kinda nervous tho cause I have never been on a plane and I'm worried I will freak out or something lol! I hear it's not scary n feels like ur just sitting in a car but idk I'm pretty nervous lol !!! It will for sure b a heck of a experience for me

sooooo I really gotta work hard and make sure I don't gain any of this weight back ! I sure don't want to go there over weight cause everyone Is small there in her town! And she's the only American in her town! Lol was a huge step her moving there with her hubby to open a church !!! I'm excited tho!!! Hope u all have a great day! I have some serious house cleaning to do today so better get with it!!! Taz

**pallyhorse** · January 5th, 2010, 02:41 PM

Just an idea here. I found my Dr. by asking a girl in the pharmacy if any doctors prescribed phentermine.

**ryleighsmommy15** · January 5th, 2010, 04:05 PM

TEX i got the personal trainer for wii and hate it. I think it was the biggest waste of money. I want to try the EA Active but I havent bought it yet. I am starting to feel a little better now that my headache went away.

Amber your hubby is going to love the new you. Keep up the good work.

**shoefiend** · January 5th, 2010, 04:24 PM

Fab5 - You look great! The pics really show how far you have come! I just wanted to say great job and keep up the great work

Taz - I sooo want a Wii too. I have been eyeing one forever now. My hubby keeps telling me just to get one, but I feel too bad right now since I have been layed off for awhile and am only working part time. As for flying, it will be okay. I was sooo nervous my 1st time a few years ago when my parents moved to Arizona and I was going for my first visit. I am super afraid of heights, so bad in fact step ladders freak me out - lol. But, yes you dont even notice that you are up in the air really..as long as you dont have a window seat and look out during take off. My 1st time I got an aisle seat, but now I can sit in a window seat with no prob. The only issue for me with flying is the take off and landing really hurts my ears. The 1st time I flew I swear I couldnt hear anything until it was time to fly back home and go thru it again! So make sure to take gum with you to chew for the take off and landing. Do you know how long the flight is to Guatamala? My flight to Az was only like 3 hrs so I just tried to sleep most of the way to not think about it, but I imagine your flight will probably be a lot longer...

**christykoeb21** · January 5th, 2010, 05:35 PM

SOME ONE KICK ME! lol

I've been eating ok and drinking a decent amount of water but really I still haven't exercised.

I did however get some vitamins and 5HTP. I think I noticed a difference in my mood yesterday and today I've been a little crabby but I have been running around crazy all day lol.

**DoNiSe2009** · January 5th, 2010, 05:56 PM

i cant kick my cold either Taz have had it for 2 weeks as of today UGH

had a good workout yesterday! today i am babysitting so dont think ill be able to workout bc my sister and her husband are coming over for dinner also but will work out tomorrow!

Taz it used to be all about the number for me but now i am enjoying seeing me in sexier outfits and just overall fell so much better! and FYI you look AMAZING so you shouldnt worry about that scale either

**tazgirl31** · January 5th, 2010, 07:29 PM

Shoefiend!!!
U made me feel so much better lol! And I will for sure b taking gum with me! Would b horrible if I couldn't hear during the week I'm there

thanx for that tip! My flight will leave at 6:30 pm sat nite and will b in guatamala at 6:30 am Sunday! Then it will take all day to drive to my friends house! She will b coming to pick me up! And she said it will cost 200$ in gas just to make that round trip picking me up and taking me back since the gas is 4.00 a gallon there! I'm so looking forward to this trip! I'm actually thinking bout adopting a baby from there, so while I'm there we will b looking into it!!! I won't b looking out the windows at all lol I no that would get me so stressed lol! Just going to concentrate on getting there safe n sound then try not to get sick while I'm there! I no she was very sick when she first moved there! From the food n water and so forth!!!! Taz

**tazgirl31** · January 5th, 2010, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by DoNiSe2009

i cant kick my cold either Taz have had it for 2 weeks as of today UGH

had a good workout yesterday! today i am babysitting so dont think ill be able to workout bc my sister and her husband are coming over for dinner also but will work out tomorrow!

Taz it used to be all about the number for me but now i am enjoying seeing me in sexier outfits and just overall fell so much better! and FYI you look AMAZING so you shouldnt worry about that scale either

I hope u get to feeling better donise! I no this stuff is hard to get rid of, it just keeps hanging around! I guess I shouldn't really stress over the number on the scale so much , it's just I have my mind made up I want to see 140 lol so I'm dying to get there! Then once there I'm only allowing myself ten pounds! Long as I stay between 140-150 I will b happy! I'm hoping I can do this! Isn't it just amazing to go shopping and buy cute clothes now?! And cute bras n panties?! I love it!!! I can't believe I have missed out on all this fun for the last ten years! Crazy!!!! Taz

**tthomas** · January 5th, 2010, 08:45 PM

Hi Yall,

Yes another newbi fr TX!!! I love that so many people are from tx. I live in Fulshear which is a subburb of Houstonish.

So, I started Phen right before Christmas. I was going to start after, but opted for damage control instead

I am 48 and have been addicted to food for a very long time. I have been on every diet imaginable, and figured maybe drugs is the way to go. I just mentioned it to my Dr. and he was all for it ..I have a horrible family history of weight related issues.

The last diet I was on was JC, it was a good plan but didn't deal with the cravings.....Phen is a tool to help you sit back, and get a grip on the problem, be it emotional, or whatever...

I have 2 DD, 11 and 15, both are going on 20.

anyway, JC has a great support forum, and I am hoping that this forum is great as well.

I have a question, what is shred 30?

I have to say you ladies have done great!!! It gives me hope that just maybe, this will work!!!

Stay warm everyone (from TX that is)
tina

**texasbeauty1982** · January 5th, 2010, 09:10 PM

TTHOMAS- its the 30 day shred dvd by Jillian Michaels from the Biggest Loser...It claims u can lose as much as 20lbs in the 30 days if u eat right and do the dvd every day

IM FROM TEXAS!! and it sure as heck aint warm here! lol freakin eh man! WELCOME!!

**DimeDiva** · January 5th, 2010, 10:57 PM

Hello all,

ryleighsmommy- I woke up with a headache today as well and it lingered the entire day off and on. I've been having trouble sleeping and everything. Like you, Idk if it's the Phen or stress. Probably mostly stress. It may even be the fact that my TOM is coming up.

Taz- thanks for the food tips, I was kinda stuck on breakfast and lunch. I am beginning to fizz out on the frozen dinners and cereal bars. Any tips for dinner? All I can come up with is baked/broiled chicken, porkchop, &/ fish with veggies. Doesn't seem like too much more is left.

Gemini- The bootcamp sounds fun, I wish I could be a part of something like that. Since I can't

I'll just stick with my Wii. Which, you really should invest in. I HIGHLY recommend it!

Anywho, today I did well (except for the fact that I "HAD" to try those new chicken nuggets from Wendy's) eating and exercising. I was supposed to start the 30 Day shred yesterday, but still haven't gotten around to it. No excuse for that one

. However, I did buy The Biggest Loser game for my Wii today and it is AWESOME!!!!! I didn't think it would be too much of a workout, but was I fooled! Can't wait to get the other workout games!

**Poisonivy005** · January 5th, 2010, 11:00 PM

GOOD EVENING LADIES!!!

Well...I just got done doing about 40 minutes on my Wii Fit and it was so much FUN!!! The last thing I did for about 8 minutes was the obstical course. It was so funny, I'm sure! You have to run in place and try not to get hit by the things swinging or it looks like big pencils rolling at you. You have to pretend to jump, (but don't or break the board...lol) and the WHOLE TIME, I just kept thinking "OK...it's Tues night and the neighbors have to take their trash up front. Please, Lord, don't let them walk between our houses while I'm doing this" I'm sure they would have gotten a GREAT laugh...LOL.

Oh hush you Texas people!!! LOL...It was a whopping 3 degree's here the other morning. We're supposed to be getting 3-5 INCHES of snow tomorrow night thru Friday morning and then it's supposed to start BLOWING!! YEE HAW for Indiana...LOL. Sometimes I really wonder why I moved back home from NC!!!! LOL

Come'on Christy!!! You can do it!!! We share a name so let's share the game...LOL...yes that sounds really stupid! But you said kick you in the butt...hopefully I made you laugh instead!! Yes, I'm a dork...just go with it!

Taz....you rock sista!! Thanks for your encouraging words! You are certainly an inspiration!!! You look amazing! Keep up the good work!!

texasbeauty1982...Thanks girl! I'm sure it'll be a fun time in here once I get to know everyone!!! I don't like cilantro, either! It's too strong for me! Tried making my own salsa, once, and it was NASTY!!! LOL

Ok...does anyone have something they are striving for??? I'm striving to get as low as I can before Oct! We are going on a CRUISE to the Caribbean and I cannot WAIT!!! It's gonna be my hubby and my, and my sister, hubby, and 8 year old by then. We're gonna leave my 2 year old by then with my mother in law who'd foaming at the mouth to have her for the week already! Her husband, not so much, but she'll just tell him to get a hotel for the week if he can't deal with it...lol. They have a lovely relationship!!

My sister is around 185lbs and I've always wanted to be her size or SMALLER!! I did the 6 week body makeover and lost 48lbs! I got down to 207!!! Then gained it all back + 50 more, of course!! I don't want to keep doing it! Just aggrivates ya!!!!

Alright, rambled on enough! Talk to you all in the morning! GOOD NIGHT!!!!!

**chubbycutie** · January 6th, 2010, 12:32 AM

I am back and this year is the year!!! I can feel it; I will get to my goal weight. I am getting back on phen next week. I wanted to cleanse out the old system this week. I am going to do it.

For those of you who have had great results, please share your diet and exercise routine. I wanted to go grocery shopping this weekend for all that I need to be successful. Thanks for the support.

**GottaDance** · January 6th, 2010, 05:47 AM

I got the Just Dance wii game yesterday and spent about half an hour on it right away. LOVED it! And it will definitely get you up and moving. (although the Beach Boys dance is LAME)

Then, about an hour later, I was on it again, dancing away to the Spice Girls (So tell me what you want, what you really really want...) when the doorbell rang and it was the UPS delivery guy. My front door has a window alongside so I really hope he didn't see me - guess I'll never know, since they always just put the package on the porch, ring the bell and walk away. He was already halfway down the sidewalk.

Anyway, just have had the realization that I've been sleepiing better since I have been doing more exercising. And feeling good, too. Last night when we were sleeping, my husband had his arm across my waist and said, Hey, I feel ribs! YEAH, he does!

**Poisonivy005** · January 6th, 2010, 07:24 AM

Hey there Ladies!!

Quick good morning and see ya! Running late! Gotta get rugrat up and ready to go. Hope you all have a great day!

See ya's this evening!

SMILES!!!

**married2asoldier** · January 6th, 2010, 08:10 AM

Good morning everyone jumped on the elliptical last nite... its been a couple days ugh haha I really dislike it but I'm getting better at it. Gotta Get Hailee up and ready for school then come home and mop the whole house. Hope everyone has a good day!

**Honeybaby** · January 6th, 2010, 08:56 AM

Good morning everyone!!!! I hope you are all doing great! I got on the scale this morning and I am down to 221.5. Another .5lb loss. WOOT!

Taz- You look amazing in your pictures!!! You go girl!

Tex - Your posts always make me smile with how encouraging you are to others. Also, thanks for all of the good advice and tips.

Poisonivy - It is cold in Texas!!! We've had 3 snows this year already where I am at. Grant it, they didn't last more than a day. We usually don't get snow. We usually only get ice. It is supposed to be 17 degrees here tonight and tomorrow morning. WOO! When you are not used to the cold it seems like it's so much colder than what it actually is. lol More power to ya for living up there in those cold states!

I am striving to be at my pre-pregnancy weight by Summer-time. I don't know if it's feasable to get under 180lbs by the beginning of Summer. That means I need to lose about 45lbs. I'm at 221.5 right now. So I guess we will see. I'm about to start going back to the gym 3 days a week and ramping up my workouts again so hopefully it will be attained.

Keep up all of the awesome work you guys!

**ChunksaLuv** · January 6th, 2010, 10:07 AM

GottaDance- I have the Just Dance wii game to, its awesome! I love "Womanizer" the best, I'll do it like 3 times in a row! Some are really lame......our daughter loves the game to.

**texasbeauty1982** · January 6th, 2010, 10:33 AM

Ok, I guess I gotta buy the Just Dance Wii game becuz everyone is lovin it so much lol I cant get it til I get paid on friday though...I tried to do the shred last night and got about 10 min. in to it and had to stop cuz my muscles are too weak to hold me up from yesterdays workout! lol I should be ok today though...I went out and bought some protein shakes for breakfast too. I rarely eat breakfast so this is as close to eating as Im going to get...and come friday, I am also going to have to go to B&B works becuz I just cant sleep for the life of me and I am going to try that Aromatherapy Spray someone on here told me about. I NEED MY SLEEP!! Plus, the past 2 mornings I have actually been trying to get up and do my Wii b4 I have to get the boys up, but since Im not sleeping, Im too exhausted to get up earlier

I need to just do it already! lol 45 min of less sleep aint gonna hurt me too bad I dont think (right now anyways lol) I am DETERMINED to do the 30 day shred daily and get my Wii in as much as possible so whatever it takes!

Anyways, Im tired, and my brain doesnt really want to function right now, so Im gonna get off here

blahhhhhh...one of those days I can already see it lol Hope all of ur days are better!!

**christykoeb21** · January 6th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Poisonivy005

Come'on Christy!!! You can do it!!! We share a name so let's share the game...LOL...yes that sounds really stupid! But you said kick you in the butt...hopefully I made you laugh instead!! Yes, I'm a dork...just go with it!

Yes you did make me laugh! Thank you! We sound a like though because I love being a dork and I always think I am one lol. Oh and yeah love the name! Though we might have to give one of us a nickname so we don't get confused on this thread

I got on the scale this morning and I was 144.8 and I did a happy dance! lol. I think that alone might be my motivation to keep it going down. I go to see my dr today though she hasn't seen me in maybe 3 months so she'll be ecstatic that I've lost so much.

I just hope her scale is gentle with me! lol

**geminihoney** · January 6th, 2010, 12:22 PM

Man i had a killa headache yesterday and it lingered ALL nite!! Thats a 1st! but anywho--yesterday i did pretty well-still tryna get my water goal in for tha week but im making progress-hope everyone is having a great day!

**grimesas** · January 6th, 2010, 01:26 PM

Im just starting phen and Im with you, I need to start fresh. I was blessed to have a son that will be 2 in April. I lost all the weight after the birth but it crept back up on me until now I weigh more that I did when I was pregnant. Something has got to give and its got to be me. I can use all the support that I can get right now. I feel very weak in my spirit starting out.

**thinagainby30** · January 6th, 2010, 01:28 PM

Hello everyone I am having a hard time sticking to my exercise schedule! I just moved from CA to NC and can count the people I know on my hand all of which are co-workers. I am depressed and tired I don't want to do anything not even eat! Guess you could say I am homesick I am trying to stay active keep busy but my body is so tired from "making the best of it".

I miss my gym, my classes my friends I made at the gym I miss everything CA, LOL.

I am used to busy weekends, hanging out late, entertaining friends I need friends....

On a positive note I received a flier in the mail for a gym I want to join zero enrollment so I may be able to solve part of my problem.

Oh yea TOM is lurking so hopefully the feeling of depression will subside. Usually during TOM I want to eat everything in site! So I guess that is another positive. I am trying really hard to be positive probaly why I am so tired!

**ethansmommy23** · January 6th, 2010, 02:41 PM

good afternoon ladies..

poisonivy- i hear u on the blowing snow i'm in ky and ppl here FREAK out when they here that 4 letter "s" word... the minute the meteorologist mentions snow every grocery store in town runs out of bread, milk, eggs and all the essentials.. ppl buy like they aren't going to be able to drive for the rest of the winter it's funny.

taz- we got ethan a wii for christmas and we all play it ALL the time.. my hubby has a ps3 and of course i don't play that at all so i find myself just kinda sitting around while he plays so now with the wii it's something we do together and at least i'm up moving around not watching tv or whatever...

i still have a couple of the lbs left over from my "i'm enjoying the holidays" period so i'm still working on those SLOWLY! i refuse to change the weight in my info section though.. i'm only about 5 lbs off anyway but geez it takes FOREVER to lose 5 lbs. it took me a month and a half to gain it though.. so if it takes me that long to lose it i really can't complain..

hope everyone has a good day today!

**repeatoffender** · January 6th, 2010, 02:59 PM

Hi All,

I'm new to this site. I have taken phentermine before but just for a couple of months and it was a lower dose. I started taking it yesterday (37.5) and took a half yesterday and a whole one today. I definitely like the whole one better. It is my TOM though (as of yesterday) so it's got it's work cut out for it.

I saw the posts in here and everyone seems so nice and supportive. I read as many as I could but I usually have to log on from work so I didn't get to read every one of them. I could use some support (and give some in return), so I thought I'd post in here. My husband thinks the "diet pill thing" is kinda weird so he's not sure what to say about it. He is supportive as far as diet and exercise though and he's trying to get into shape also (he's 6'7" 230 lbs).

Here's a little about me:
I'm in TN. I turned 31 on Monday. I have three children, two boys and a girl (12, 10, 3mths). I've dieted lots of times and lost a lot a few of the times but I keep gaining it back and this last pregnancy put me right back up to my previously highest weight (less about 5 lbs). Yesterday I weighed 219 and my goal is 140 so I know I have quite a ways to go. We are looking for an elliptical and heater for the garage to work out. We have a weight bench and weights so I'm hoping to hit the workout soon. I want to eat a low carb diet too because I do better on those. I'd like to be in some kind of shape before ball season (husband's/kids) this spring/summer and me and the husband are hoping to play softball together next fall.

My dr only gave me two months but I'm hoping he'll give me more or I can go to the diet dr, we'll see...

I see that a lot of you have a WII and my husband and I hope to get one in the next few months because they are soooo fun.

Anyway, you guys are doing great and I hope to have some weight loss news soon. Good luck to each of you!!

-Anna

5'4"
Started 01/05/10 - 219 lbs (TOM)
Goal Weight - 150 lbs (and fit/healthy)

**s_mkalfred** · January 6th, 2010, 03:13 PM

Welcome Anna!

You will get a ton of support on this forum. Everyone has been or still is where you are so we all understand what's it like. People recieve support on here from anything to weight loss, exercise, family issues, job problems etc...

If you ever need anything feel free to ask! Congratulations on taking the steps to change your life forever.

**repeatoffender** · January 6th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Thanks Maria! I'm glad to hear that since weight loss in itself it difficult, but with the economy and all (my husband doesn't have much work right now) it can get stressful. It's nice to know that I'm not alone!

**geminihoney** · January 6th, 2010, 03:46 PM

Anna-Hey n welcome! What part of TN are u from?I like in TN as well! There are so many folks from Texas on here(

) its nice to see a fellow volunteer on here

. All of these ladies give so much support n encouragement! They all truly inspire me to continue on this journey! I am so thankful for them!

**repeatoffender** · January 6th, 2010, 03:51 PM

Hey and thanks for the welcome! I live in middle tennessee about 30 miles NE of Nashville (I actually work in Nashville). I see you're from West TN, that's cool! Good to know I'm not the only Tennessean on here! I'm very excited to have found this site and can't wait to be one of the ones who's lost. I wanna be a big loser!

**Honeybaby** · January 6th, 2010, 03:58 PM

Welcome repeat! Glad to have you on board. I am going for a total lifestyle change rather than just a "diet". Diets mean you go on something and then eventually you go "off of it". My philosophy is eating 80% good and 20% of whatever I want. I generally eat 1500 cals a day and eat 5 - 300cal meals. Sometimes I do good sometimes not so good. Especially during the holidays I did not do so well. I take Phen to help curb my cravings of food and hopefully by the time I come off of Phen my overall lifestyle will have changed and my relationship with food will have changed as I do these baby steps. Anyhow, you are doing great at making the first step to a new thinner you. Hope that helped some!

**geminihoney** · January 6th, 2010, 04:05 PM

I lived in Nashville for about a year-a few yrs ago! I loved it wish i never moved but u live n learn!

**shoefiend** · January 6th, 2010, 04:08 PM

Taz - I am glad I made you feel better

Wow, that is an extremely long travel time, alot longer than I ever thought...and $200 in gas just to get to her home! I hope you have a really great time, I know how excited you must be to see your bff and looking into adopting a baby! I am crossing my fingers and toes that you will have sooo much fun and not get sick from the food or water. Wishing you so much luck on the adoption process and a safe trip!

Dimediva - I saw your note to Taz about meal ideas...I hope you dont mind me offering some info

I was in the same boat as you as far as making like the same thing every other day and getting bored so I did a little research online for recipes etc. Some helpful websites with yummy recipes are sparkpeople and hungrygirl. I especially like hungrygirl, she takes things like takeout or fatty meals and makes them low cal/low fat. The recipes I have tried so far are yummy. I also bought the Biggest loser cookbook for Families. I have tried several recipes from that as well that were good. I bought it on Amazon for $10. I hope this helps

Poisonivy - I had to giggle at your comment hushing the people from Texas

I so know where you are coming from. Living in Illinois, deep freeze capitol of the world - lol- or so it feels like right now with below 0 temps at night and one digit temps during the day, not to mention the foot of snow that wont go away and the additional we are to get the next couple days. I feel your pain sista, so not looking forward to the additional 6 to 12 in of blowing snow coming our way!

Christy - Congrats on the scale goin down and good luck with the "dreaded" doc scale

Grimesas - Welcome! I know how you feel about losing weight and gaining more...been there done that many times. It can feel like such a daunting task to get started, believe me I know. But once you get rollin each day will get better, especially when you see that scale go down instead of up! We are all here for you if you need anything

Anna - Welcome and Happy belated Birthday! This site has helped me so much with keeping me motivated and on track. Everyone here is so great with providing helpful tips, advice, ideas, etc. It really keeps me going, and will do the same for you

As for me....Tom is on its way and I am so drained, bloated, irritable and achy! It really has been tough to drag myself to workout everyday. But so far so good, I just keep thinking about how I slacked a little too much last week and therefore the scale didnt budge

This week it will, Tom or no Tom!

**asosa** · January 6th, 2010, 04:15 PM

hey there... i haven't been online in a few days and i am still trying to catch up on all the posts! looks like everyone is doing pretty good! Keep it up!

I slacked a bit this past weekend... but i have been better this week and i managed to lose another pound. so i am down to 172...that is a 21 pound weight loss since 9/11. without phen! i have an appointment with my endocrinologist on friday and i am hoping he prescribes it to me...

anyways, good luck everyone!!!

**repeatoffender** · January 6th, 2010, 04:25 PM

Hi Honeybaby! Thanks for the welcome. You are absolutely right about "diet". I know what I need to do, it's just doing it that's hard. I'm hoping, like you, that the phen will help me do what I know I need to do. It sounds like you're doing great. 1500 cal/day is a good number and eating several (5-6) small meals a day is the way to go. I figure, if I indulge once in awhile, I won't go crazy. I know for me if I am craving something really badly I tend to eat other stuff to compensate until I get it. It's OK to splurge once in awhile and not feel bad about it. Good luck on those baby steps - we have to learn to crawl before we can walk!

Shoefiend - Thanks for the welcome and the birthday wishes! I am experiencing the dreaded TOM also and I get really tired, hungry, and cranky. We just have to push through it! And hey, at least the scale didn't go up, especially with TOM on the way, that's still good!

Geminihoney - too bad you aren't still in Nashville but you can always come visit! I guess I take it for granted - didn't think about the fact that there are people who actually wish they lived here.