I THOUGHT OF YOU TODAY...

Well, there you are! Yes, we need to stick together - I derive strength from every single person on this Board and I don't see that will change any time soon. Good to hear from you, Jen! Reenie

Ah Marueen! I just love ya bunches!!! ((hugs)) You are so sweet and kind and caring and thoughtful and you write so eloquently You are a true inspiration to me. We started at about the same weight. Me at 334. Everytime I think that I cannot loose anymore weight I think of you because you were the same weight I was and I know it can be done! Even your posts written so beautifully inspires me to write. (I write novels) even though none has been published One day! but dont judge me on my posts, my brain takes a break in between scripts... You mean so much to all of us! You rock girl kicking it up a notch during that routine!!! ITS TOUGH! I do about 30 minutes on the eliptical machine... I'm on that thing and bored out of my gourd thinking...theres no way I can take another 15 minutes of this. Sometimes I get on it and think...theres no way I can take another 29 minutes of this! I too think about everyone and how great they are doing and how dedicated we all are to our goals, how we all persevere through our breakdowns. And boy do I have breakdowns!!! IE: Mothers Day!!! I'm gonna post about that one! sheesh... You mean the world to all of us Reenie and I continue to be inspired by your strength. (((((Maureen))))) Elizabeth M

Ahhhwwwww, geez, thanks! And I hope I've conveyed how much you and everyone here means to me. Listen, kiddo, if you detest that eliptical thingamajig, than vary your workouts - do other things until you find something that you really enjoy doing! What are your options? Let's all look at this together and see if we can help each other out. Sometimes, our choices are limited by time, space, facilities...I know I would be having a much harder time if I didn't have the athletic facility on campus a stone's throw away for me. What about you? What are your options on a daily basis? Don't do what you can't stand doing, or you ain't gonna be doin' it for long! Love ya, sweetie -- Reenie

What a terrific post! That was truly inspirational...I read it twice! Everyone has come such a long way...it never ceases to amaze me. You're amazing! Joan