I just saw an advertisement for the next Intervention on A&E. It looks like something we can all relate to. It looks like they will be holding an intervention on an a guy who is 22 weighs 550 and addicted to food (been there done that). The show airs Monday @ 9 est. here is the link http://www.aetv.com/intervention/int_episode_guide.jsp mj

WORK IT GIRL! Looking good! Keep up the good job!

I meant to post this a LONG time ago, but forgot. I got this during the WLS retreat I went to. Some good ideas for members who need to get back on track or the ones who find ourselves going back to old ways. Staying successful * Review your original goals in seeking to lose weight. If you never did before, write them down today. * Remind yourself of things you wanted to do again, the activities you have dreamed of participating in with your loved ones, the goals you had set for yourself. Review these every day for the next week.. * Review what you are eating and drinking. Begin or resume your food journal. Make changes to replace a high calorie item with a lower calorie, protein based item. Make a food plan to use them on challenging days. * Find/get that pedometer and re-dedicate yourself to using it every day. Wear it for a week, find your baseline number of steps and make it a goal to increase your daily steps by 2000 a day! * Brush your teeth at 7pm every night this week and only have a glass of water after brushing your teeth. * Starting to snack while cooking? Chew gum to help fight the urge to put something in your mouth until you sit down at the table to eat your meal! Time for the interaction Marchers, questions for everyone... Submit your pre-op goals were (why did you want to lose weight): Write what your goals are now: What is your most common "SHOULD" statement? Rewrite that "SHOULD" comment and keep it in memory this week even if it includes writing it and posting on your refrigerator, computer desk, car dashboard, whatever it takes. Identify one goal you'd like to reach this year. List steps you are taking (or need to take) to reach that goal!

WHY I FIRED MY SECRETARY Last week was my birthday and I didn't feel very well waking up on that morning. I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my wife would be pleasant and say, "Happy Birthday!", and possibly have a small present for me. As it turned out, she barely said good morning, let alone " Happy Birthday." I thought... Well, that's marriage for you, but the kids... They will remember. My kids came bouncing down stairs to breakfast and didn't say a word. So when I left for the office, I felt pretty low and somewhat despondent. As I walked into my office, my secretary Jane said, "Good Morning Boss, and by the way Happy Birthday ! " It felt a little better that at least someone had remembered. I worked until one o'clock , when Jane knocked on my door and said, "You know, It's such a beautiful day outside, and it is your Birthday, what do you say we go out to lunch, just you and me." I said, "Thanks, Jane, that's the greatest thing I've heard all day. Let's go !" We went to lunch. But we didn't go where we normally would go. She chose instead at a quiet bistro with a private table. We had two martinis each and I enjoyed the meal tremendously. On the way back to the office, Jane said, "You know, It's such a beautiful day... We don't need to go straight back to the office, Do We ?" I responded, "I guess not. What do you have in mind ?" She said, "Let's drop by my apartment, it's just around the corner." After arriving at her apartment, Jane turned to me and said, " Boss, if you don't mind, I'm going to step into the bedroom for just a moment. I'll be right back." "Ok." I nervously replied. She went into the bedroom and, after a couple of minutes, she came out carrying a huge birthday cake ... Followed by my wife, my kids, and dozens of my friends and co-workers, all singing "Happy Birthday". And I just sat there... On the couch... Naked.

Hello all, Put me down for 25.5 miles for the week. Lots of snow here, not like some areas, but lots for us. I also took a day off to see my mom. It was very worth it. Thanks for leading us to the the ocean. Take care, Rick