Rick, you do such a great job with walking. I'm always so impressed. I bet you can't wait for spring weather! Hugs, Stephanie

Good morning! I've been reflecting on the last two years of my weight loss journey. Certainly, the journey has been longer than two years. I'd say that it's been a lifetime! Also, I realize that the journey will never end. Even if I were to reach a goal weight, I'd still need to be on the journey in order to maintain. Today I'm also giving annual performance appraisals to my staff at work. One of the questions I ask each of them is; what are you most proud of this year? That gives us an opportunity to discuss their successes and to enjoy their achievements. So this morning, I ask you the same thing. What is one of the moments (or perhaps lessons learned) in the past two years that you are most proud of? Think about your personal journey and something that you've accomplished. Here's mine: I'm most proud of myself for finally understanding my relationship with food. I believe I've shifted my relationship from one of comfort and burying emotions to one of nourishment. I no longer eat to keep myself from feeling or to deal with stress. I now eat for nourishment and also the pleasure of texture and taste. This is huge for me and will be critical to maintaining my 145 pound weight loss as well as continuing to lose. I'm not always perfect. Not even close! But, I do try to not use food as a means for coping. I'm very thankful that my surgery has given me more balance in this area and hope I can continue along this path. It's so much more healthful both for my body and my spirit! Have a great day! Hugs, Stephanie

Stephanie, Thank you for the heart health information. I especially appreciate the information on walking. As you know that is my main source of exercise. Have a great day, Rick

I am having mine April 22. Looking forward to getting rid of the hanging skin. Pam

thanks for the list surgery buddy! We should all be this positive, but with all this snow???