Delainya - I am so sorry to hear that about the end of your relationship. It must be so difficult for you right now. Although I am experiencing different challenges, I have also been depressed lately and I've found myself gravitating towards food for comfort. It's like the old 'fat girl' inside of me was just waiting for her chance to come back. Before I could cause any more damage to myself, I went back to my therapist. For some reason when I lost the weight, I (and everyone around me) thought that I was 'cured'. Far from it. I still have the same problems --- I just need to learn new ways to cope. I realize that sometimes I need to ask for help --- and to find a new way to deal with problems aside from food. Take care of yourself... sometimes you need to ask for help. (My doctor has also put me on a short-term anti-depressant.) It's OK to ask for help. ~Lynn 295/160 -135 pounds

Hi everyone. It's been a long time, but I'm back. I have surely missed you and hope all is well. Well here we go... I'M TIRED OF: winter - spring is my thing trying to make sure I get in all my protein and water - something that will forever be a chore. dealing with my indecisive 16 son - a little while longer and he'll be 18 trying to find delicious meals being tired and these aches and pains trying to keep an exercise regimen going the scale going up, down, and all around. BUT I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY THAT: I had this wls. I am blessed that I can have variety in my food choices. I have 4 healthy and great kids, even with their drama. I know that Jesus is my way maker and He never puts more on me than I can bear. I am among the living and that I am most truly blessed. For you all because you have been more of an inspiration and encouragement to me than you all will ever know. I'm finally back on the band wagon to using this tool correctly. That felt so good. I guess my good things definitely outweigh the bad, and that's something to about.

It's so great when... My children tell me they love me, even the grown ones. It is great to be a *normal* size It is great that I feel comfortable to join in activities It is great that I no longer have my co morbidities It is great to be getting our finances in order finally It is great to find money in a coat pocket from last year. It is great to have a husband who thinks I hung the moon. It is great that 4 of our five children have accepted Christ The list can go on and on. I suppose, or I know my blessings far out weigh the negatives in my life. Debbie

It was interesting. I'm suppose to live to be 92. Mary

Oh good! I can complain. I am tired of winter I am tired of dry itchy skin I am tired of trying to make food interesting I am tired of food I am tired of wanting food I am tired of not working I am tired of school I am tired of driving my son to work everyday I am tired of not having money I am tired of being tired I am tired of struggling with my weight. I am VERY tired of that I am tired of doctors tests. How's that for whining? joanne