New face and name

Hi Marchers: I've only been a sometimes reader and poster here. I mostly post on the over 50 board. But I do like to check in and see how y'all are doing and occassionaly chime in. Anyway I used to be Louise Woods and now am Pat/Louise woods and soon to be Pat Woods. Pat is my real first name and Louise is my middle name. I am now going to beusing my own first name. It all had to do with going to the OH convention in NJ and meeting my friends from the boards. I never answered to Louise so thought it was time to just use Pat. I also have a new pic up on the board compliments of one of my over 50 friends at the convention. I am happy to see that most of you are doing so well and that you are as delihted with your progress as I am. I could not be happier. All the best, Pat 231/126

A rose by any name! You are looking absolutely beautiful, Pat! Joy

Thank you Joy.

You are my hero. We're the same height, and I'd kill to be 126. I'm about a size 6 or 8...even though I have 20 pounds on you. It's amazing how different body shapes take on different sizes. I REALLY want to be in the 120s...that would be awsome. Anyway, I wanted to tell you how great you look... and thanks for posting! Joan

Thanks Joan. You can get the last 20 off too -- just keep calories below 1000 per day. You look good too. Pat

Pat, You look wonderful Thanks for the update. You are welcome on our board anytime you want to be here. (also one of the over 50 people) just don't go to the other board. (maybe I will check it out one of these days) Marilyn, the Bearlady

Thanks Marilyn: Just wanted to encourage you to come to the over fifty forum, better known as OFF. There are a terrific bunch of people there. 8 of us got together in NJ for the OH convention and had the most wonderful experience. It was a loving and bonding experience the likes of which I have not had in many many years. It was so great that we are now going to meet in New Orleans on Jan 6-8 with some of us going from Jan.5-9. So come check us out. BTW - Why are you the bearlady? Pat

I am the Bearlady as I collect Bears (stuffed & ceramic) by the hundreds I have lots & I am a teddy bear freak at 51 years old. So I guess that makes me a kid at heart so it can't be all bad. Marilyn, the Bearlady BTW I will check out the over 50 board soon. Thanks for the info.