I'm hoping 2006 is gonna be a better one. After 3 car accidents since August to 12/9, I hope it gets better. One of which was a hit and run 4 days after my TT & BR, the other totalled my car. 1. Besides continuing to lose and/or maintain weight, what goals do you have for 2006? To make it to 2007 well and make it to 126lbs (only 14lbs away) That's doable isn't it? 2. What is the greatest miracle in your life? My daughter without any doubts 3. Did you ever dread a birthday? If so, which one? 29 for some odd reason. Guess it was the step before 30. 4. If married or dating, how did you meet your spouse/date? Online actually AOL to be precise (during my first 180lbs weightloss from 320lbs to 140lbs course I gained it all back plus 30+lbs after getting married). We talked for 2 years as just buddies which turned into more once we met. 5. What year did you get your first computer? 1998 I believe and now I am one of the biggest computer Geeks in the world. I think it's part of my arm now. Started on a Mac in 1990 doing desktop publishing. Boy have we come along ways since then. Donna Paige 339/140

What does your 3 day cleansing diet consist of? I too am getting back to the gym this week. Uggg I go back to work Monday and am afraid of how much I put on since I only weigh at school and have been off for 3 weeks. Nadine

I haven't been on this board in sooo long. I just went to my family Dr. last week and I have gained back 25lbs. I can't believe it! I knew I had gained, but not that much. I had back surgery in Sept. and was injured for 6 months prior to that and have been out of work since Feb. . I know that has a lot to do with it. I can't move alot or exercise and the kitchen is right there 24/7. I eat when I am not hungry and I eat beause I am deppressed over this pain in my back and so I eat. I have to go back to see my surgeon next week. I think she might kill me. My blood pressure is going up too. I also have a hiatal hernia and I swear I can eat more becuse of that. When I eat it just starts sticking out and I have more room. I am thinking of weigh****chers as well. I don't know what to do and I am scared. Any help would be appreciated. I am praying for us all! Kellie

Great questions... 1. Besides continuing to lose and/or maintain weight, what goals do you have for 2006? My goal is to get my daily living under control...things like maintaining order in the house...doing things today rather than putting off until tomorrow...also, get/stay healty....continue healthy eating habits. I have been doing both of these for a while now but I want both to become even more habit than thought. 2. What is the greatest miracle in your life? The greatest miracle has to be that I met and married my husband....I have no idea why I got so lucky to have him in my life...he is wonderful....he is handsome, friendly, very funny, smart and has a successful career...I have NO idea why he picked me....LOL...actually we are so well suited for each other...it is truly amazing. 3. Did you ever dread a birthday? If so, which one? for some reason I was worried about turning 30...I will be 38 on my next birthday and no signs of fear yet... 4. If married or dating, how did you meet your spouse/date? I met my husband at work....although we had a mutual friend at work so we saw each other at her house occasionally....btw, there is a 24 year difference in our ages....the first time we went on a "real" date together I was shocked to learn his age and that he had 4 children, one older than me.....I am so glad that I gave the relationship a chance....sometimes I think back about how disappointed I was to learn that he was so much older than me...but it is what it is...just a number....so, we dated for 18 months before we got married....and this year we will celebrate 10 years of marriage....there are 5 grandkids in the equation now, number 6 on the way...I can honestly say that I consider his kids my family and I am postive they consider me their family....it has worked out. 5. What year did you get your first computer? Although I had a computer at work since 1991, I didn't have my own computer at home until I met/lived with my husband in 1995. Happy New Year, RAE

Great questions Peg - I had a date with a new guy and got lucky - woo hoo. 1. Besides continuing to lose and/or maintain weight, what goals do you have for 2006? Get my food under control, for me, eat healthier, and more frequenglty, bulk up a little. 1 - get my money in order - I'm in Debtor's anonymous - so stop debting, start working the steps., etc, go to meetings, Pray daily, go to church on sunday, exercise 3 x/day, do a treasure map 2. What is the greatest miracle in your life? by far my job - being thin and healthy enough to do it, happy enough to do it. I love it. 3. Did you ever dread a birthday? If so, which one? I love birthdays 4. If married or dating, how did you meet your spouse/date? I meet my newest bow on Match - we've been out 3 times and we've done it - woo hoo. 5. What year did you get your first computer? 1996