I nearly did that.. I cut off all the old hair and just left all the new hair, that is shoulder length. it is growing painfully slow IMO. PAINFULLY. I am 100% sure is it because I am horrible about taking my vits. I switched to a wonderful new shampoo that my hair is loving, I got it from TGF haircutters, it has tea tree oil in it. I have tons of curls now but at least they are soft curls

Ruth, I thought about a trainer. We have them at work, I was going to check out the prices. I thought if I met with a trainer once, got a workout, and then maybe met with him/her every two weeks...once a month. I don't know. I guess what I am saying is that I am not ready to spend the $40 or so for a session once a week. Hmmm... but if I gave up my Starbucks addiction (which is easily $40 a week) I could afford it. I saw a magazine yesterday at the pharmacy, caught my eye, a workout for the arms, abs and legs. Need to check it out. Hubby is better with his blood pressure and stomach ailments. He managed to get something nasty and has been on antibiotics all week. His doctor just prescribed him another regime because the first set didn't really make him much better. The weather here has been terribly cold and wet, resulting in my sinuses getting really aggravated. After fighting it off for a week or so it's developed into a sinus infection. Was at the doctor yesterday getting my prescriptions. But I should feel as good as new by Monday. It's seems like it's always something. On a good note though, my PCP was looking at my blood work from my surgeon (I always get him copies of everything) and he was just like, "Amazing! Your numbers are so good" He was completely impressed with my overall general health and he even noted I am getting sinus infections at a lower frequency. It's great to know that I am approaching 43 years on this Earth and I am the healthiest I have ever been in my adult life!!!!! Have a good weekend!! Diane

Hi Karen haven't seen you in a while. Have you been to court yet? Doesn't sound like hubbie has a job yet - update us...

Boy I hear ya!! I tell myself that all the time!! I get SO mad at myself. .I start eating something that I shouldn't and I'm talking out loud to myself!! I need to get rid of the pop in my house for one thing! I have cut myself down to one a day..but thats too much I know what I need to do,but doing it is another thing!!! And snacks....I buy them for the kids but should be buying healthy ones instead!! Then my hubbys not working and cooking supper everynight...not used to that! I think I need to go to after supper,too,the nights are killers!! Makes me !

Ruth, Good for you on the exercise I did get my gym membership yesterday, so I am a step closer to the treadmill. As far as eating, I have no tricks. I am like you, too little, no loss, too much, big gain. I hate tracking calories or what I am eating, haven't done it since surgery and don't want to start now, but it might help you find out what works. I do know that if I up the protein and lower the carbs it helps me. Have a good day! Diane