It's starting to smell like March

The signs are clear: More sunshine, daffodils peeking out, buds on a few trees.... And Marchers on the starting line! We are Marchers. Monday we start our steady progression to healthy new lives. We're making our final preparations and we are ready. No looking back; no turning back. We have feasted and fasted and taken our vitamins. We know why we are here and where we are going. Once the army of Marchers starts into motion, we will dispatch new troups in waves for five weeks until the entire force is in motion. We are Marchers. Oh, we will have our tough moments--that is when we will lean on each other. We'll shed some tears, and shed some pounds. We'll take some difficult steps and some easy ones. We will be surprised to find out how tough we really are. Not only can we get ourselves through this, we can support each other as well. We are Marchers. We leave no one behind. We are Marchers.

Joy, It is a joy to read your inspirational words. Keep up the great work! Marching on towards my surgery date. Karen Ktwinkle

Very nice, Joy! I think everything you said is true and would like to add that not everyone will have the same successes (or failures) at the same time and not to compare too much. Each one of us is unique, of different ages and body types and will do well in our own way. Good luck to everyone.

Hi Angel/Angelette I was beginning to get a little worried about you, you've been a little quiet today. I just thought I'd give you a brea****il tomorrow and then I would have started ringing your phone off the hook Until I was satisfied that you were o.k. But all is well now after reading your above post. You forgot one thing in your post, when those tears are shed or you take those difficult steps, I'll be right beside you in spirit, praying you through it all I am praying for you, Dan, your two girls and Colin, just to take away any worry or anxiety any one of them may have about your surgery. Your Angel and friend Betty

Joy, Thank you so much .. you are truly the chief canary in charge .. leading the Marchers on into March and our new lives in Newpouch. Hugs, Mo doin' the 22 days and a wake up happy Mo dance

Oh Joy: that is what you have been to all of us...Joy and Inspiration. As you start this journey, know you are not alone. We are all rooting for you and right behind you. some of us one by one, two by two. Depending on our days. We look forward to April as we all start this new journey. We look forward to weight loss and more deleightful times together on this site.