Val Smith where are you?

I was told this is the last month for the secret buddy exchange and I sent your gift last Monday so I guess I should have revealed who I AM then. I enjoyed buying for you and hope you enjoyed what I sent. I hope your family and you have a wonderful holiday season. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

You might want to go to the Texas board and post...she appears on there a little more than here. Karla

Chris, Thank you sooo much for all the great surprises! I just got the last one a couple of days ago. I loved all the great bath stuff! You were always so thoughtful. I loved that you even thought of my boys! I know I am not around nearly as much as I used to be. I guess I am feeling like a failure so I have been avoiding OH. I lost a little over 100 lbs then I started screwing around with carbs and not eating every three hours (grazing instead). I slacked of on the excersize and have been eating in much larger amounts. I am absolutely terrified that I am going to fail at this. i guess I just feel like a loser. Sorry to dump all of this on you after you have just revealed such a great surprise. I guess I just wanted you to understand why I have dissapered. Thank you again for all of the great gifts! Regards, Val

Val, please do not feel like a failure. We have all had our share of feeling that way. I have been really bad with all my eating lately and I too feel like a failure. I think we do not give ourselves enough credit. We have been through so much and we need to accept that we are not perfect. I ate a whole plate of cookies yesterday and almost posted about it but didn't want people Thinking I was a fialure, but being honest that is what I did and I need to face it and move on. Tomorrow is another day and I WILL start fresh. I wish you continued success in your journey....and I am glad you liked all that I sent. ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris ps. remember you are never alone....