Hello everyone!

Hi guys! Sorry Ive been such a stranger. I wanted to stop by and congratulate everyone on doing so well. As for me, Ive gained a few pounds. (As per my doctors request) But I feel bloated and miserable. I think its all the carbs! Im going to go back to protein for a few days and see if I feel better. Dawn and I are planning a trip in April. If nothing else, I am so thankful for finding my best friend on this board. She has been a lifesaver to me and I couldnt have made it thru the past 14 months without her. The kids are doing good. Karrigan got glasses and Preston is finally getting over a sinus infection that has lasted 2 months. He dropped about 10 pounds from it, which he couldnt afford to lose. But he has gained a few back and we are pushing food on him all the time (must be nice, lol). Chris, the kids and myself are going on a cruise at the end of May. Its our 15 year anniversary. I would have never done that in the past. Now, since the weight lose, Im looking forward to it. This will be my first cruise, so any advice would be nice. Work is insane. I went to part time and was offered full time, which I turned down because of the kids. We are short 2 people right now so Im working alot of hours. Hopefully that will change in April. I guess I have rambled on enough! Miss u guys! Happy Spring, Kristi

So nice to hear from you glad you are doing well. I understand about the to many carb thing I have been trying to stop loosing or put on a couple of pounds and ate way to many carbs last week, it worked I gained two but no I feel bloated so I totally understand. Tell Dawn HI... hope things are well for her. HAVE A GREAT DAY TORI

Hi Stranger Glad to hear that you're doing well. I am going on a cruise too, mine leaves Galveton, TX on Monday. I've been on a cruise before and it is a blast. My only recommendation is you pack 1/2 what you think you should and travel light. You'll be glad you did, especially if your schleping 2 kids with you as well. Give a hug to Dawn from me! Sending you hugs, Ronna

Hey Kristi. It's good to hear from you. I'm glad you're doing well. A cruise sounds fine. I really enjoyed mine last summer. I'm getting ready for a lower body lift in June. I can't wait to get off this 20-30 lbs. of skin I have! Best of luck in your future. Karla