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Is that a word??? Whatever it is, I'll take it, I'll take it! Coming from you, it is high praise indeed!!! Reenie

Lord, woman, you look like a movie star !!! I am so jealous !!! You have given me a renewed hope that I can get down to 150, but I'm sure I'll never look that good !!!!! Judy

Judy, you CAN do this! I have the same struggles, the same defeats, the same fears. The key is EXERCISE! I can't say it enough. You must move your body through the tough times and choose to move instead of to eat. Get the support you need whenever you need it. YOU CAN DO THIS! Love, Reenie

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now i feel fat---no-not your fault--i have gained thru my hubby's illness (he is in nursing home right now)

Margo, I didn't know your husband was ill. What's going on? Don't feel fat, feel STRONG. You truly have the power to get through your husband's illness, or any other trial and tribulation that life will throw at you, now and for the rest of your life. The choices we make determine the quality of our lives, and the courses our lives take. We have power to chose what we eat; we have the power to chose to strengthen our bodies and minds through physical fitness. Or not. Chose health, my friend. Chose health. Love, Reenie

it's been a long summer- long story that started may 10th he was hospitalized twice for a total of 24 days and has been in skilled nursing facility since saturday nite- brain abcess and swelling;loss of mobility in right hand and leg,pneumonia,had 10 bottom teeth pulled with novacaine only, blood clot to lung , perforated bowel resulting in emergency colostomy (temporary stoma), now needing speech therapy as well as PT/OT intensive therapy...shall i go on??? this is my workaholic hubby who does not act like his 65 years of age-and aging quickly as i type--- i am trying to choose well but i am a stress eater and they forgot to cut thta part out!!! and i have never smoked- nor care to start-so--i am holding my own at 170 again---trying desperately to get back down into the 150's again.... you look awesome-- i am lurking often and encouraged so much by everyone here.... hugs!

Don't give up, sweetie. You can do this. I know, if you're like me, food has been your constant source of comfort during the most difficult times. But that's a lie, it's not true. Comfort food is not our friend. It sabatoges our physical and mental health and makes us feel like we are failures and losers. The truth is -- food is simply that -- food. It has absolutely no power over us, it is just the product of choice. The power to chose lies within us. You can do this, Margo, no matter what life throws at us and those we love. Chose health above all else. Chose health. Love, Reenie

Oh, Margo. I'm so, so sorry that Michael is having such a rough time right now. I'm praying very hard for both of you. The bad Connie wants to say the hell with eating right, considering all you're going through. I know that's not sound advice so I'm just going to tell you not to beat yourself up, be kind to yourself and take care of yourself. Michael is in good hands so it's time to give yourself the attention and care you so richly deserve. Lots of love to you. Connie

thanx for your caring words! he is improving rapidly and i think-hope-he is coming home this week--i am back on FMLA to help put that in motion- still making some poor choices in some of my foods- but trying to get the protein in and the water and vits--the exercise is limited tho so this morning am heading out to walk the lawnmower around the front yard!!!(usually we ride a mower tehre but i broke it twice during his hospitalizations!!!!! so bought a used power mower) take care of connie too!!! love and hugs

OH MY GOD!!! You are absolutely incredible!!! What a gorgeous picture too...you must be so proud of yourself...you have every reason to be. How tall are you? The gown is amazing. Can I borrow it??? (just joking...) I swear, woman, you look like a model! Joan