Hey everybody!

Its been a loooooooooooong time, but I'm still alive and kickin'. Life's just really busy these days. Its good to see so many people still going strong! The following are a couple of pictures of me taken within the last month or so: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/followerofjesus/100_2798.jpg (I'm on the left, my brother is on the right, looking much like I did a year ago) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/followerofjesus/Picture_0193.jpg (me and my little 3-year-old girl) I feel great these days! My weight has stabilized now and I've remained where I am for about 2 months now. My final total weight loss is 203 lbs. I'm very happy!!! Anyway, I thought of you guys and thought I'd stop by and say hello! So...HELLO!!!

Tom!!! You look amazing!!! And so happy!! I was wondering where you've been. So glad to hear from you and know that all is well. You have been missed! Michelle

You look pretty good yourself!

Tom You look great and what a beautiful little gitl. I know you feel great with all the new found energy you have for her! Thanks for the update!! It is so great to see everyone doing so well Jen

Hey, Tom! So very, very nice to hear from you and see you. WOW, you look amazing! How are the sugar demons? Obviously you must be doing well with them since you have done so very well. Thanks for the pictures! Kathy

No, the sugar demons never left. In fact, they got worse! If I struggle with anything these days, its eating too much sugar. The only good thing (maybe) is that it seems I cannot gain weight. I am battling the sugar because I want to eat healthier, not because I'm gaining weight. I wish I could say I was clean from it, but I'm not.

Sorry to hear about the sugar demons. I haven't had trouble with this because I suspect I dump. I've gotten a reaction to things not obvioulsy sugared so that has kept me away from anything that is. I'm really not curious since having my whole belly be sore for a while isn't a great feeling. I've found the only way to stay away from thesugar cravings is to go cold turkey and get the sugar out of my system. I am totally and utterly convinced that sugar is addictive (as are other white carbs for me). If I stay away from sugar... I don't crave it. But once I have it... I'm looking for something sweet each and every day (a good part of the day). Nothing like feeling like a full blown addict needing a fix. I understand your desire to keep away from the sugar not necessarily for weight sake but to keep your diet healthier. Good luck with it! Kathy

Wow and wow again! Great photos. Cute sweetie pie with ya too! Looks like her daddy. I battle too with the sugary stuff. It does nada to me and it doesn't interfere with weight loss/gain. I find ways to allow myself the stuff and have gotten pretty good about it without feeling guilty. You look great though!

Well there he is ! A belated happy surgiversary to ya Tom. You look great and from the smiles feel great too. Congratulations on your fine success. Mary

Hi Tom! It's great to hear from you and WOW, your pictures are wonderful! You look great and what an adorable little girl you have! Congrats on your fabulous success! Wanda