Good Morning Mary, I have walked the week; I had pain in my right hip. I saw the chriopractor on yesterday who said I was really out of line. I am better today still a little sore from the adjustment. I had sweets on Sunday and shared with my therapist on yesterday. I had a slice of cake doing a office function. I have managed so far this week 19 miles, 40,000 steps and 2789 calories thus far. I will walk 25 minutes on my lunch. The struggle continues. I still weigh the same... I attended group for the first time in six months to fine the subject matters are still the same. I will continue my theraphy as long as I need too. Group support don't meet my needs. There are so many people since I have had the procedure. They are where I use to be. I wish them all the best. Happy Friday! Ms. Splenda

Shirley, Thank you. I do what I can .... I just know that this group could be so active and helpful to each other. So I post and I hope. I'm seeing and hearing more and more that are starting to struggle again (me too). I think it is so important to realize that we are NOT failures, that we are NOT alone in this battle, and that we CAN turn things around. It is always easier when we have those who care to support us along the way. I'm glad you are no longer lurking. Mary

Shirley, I'm so proud of you!!!!!! You are one determined lady. How awesome. I haven't gone to a local support group meeting in ages. They are very active here in AZ. Mary

Hi, How's everyone doing today? Where did the week go??????? Not a good week for me eating wise. Would start out each day with a positive attitude, a good breakfast and then it would go down hill from there. My major issue is insomnia at the moment and I find on nights that I can't sleep that I start grazing. Not good. Got all the bad stuff out of the house and starting fresh this morning. I can do this, I'm so worth it. So high protein/low carb is the focus. I also worked out in the pool for 40 minutes already this morning. I love the pool and wish I could use it year round, just too expensive to heat. Hope all of you had a good week. Post and let us know how it is going for you. Mary

Mary, Thanks for your thoughts I have been doing ok, it's been 2 weeks and just now have been able to sit at the computer for a few minutes. I am doing ok have alot of pain taking pain meds and blood thinner. I am doing physical threapy twice a week and it is hard! They make me do things that bring me to tears from the pain.. Again Thanks and how are you doing?