Hugs, Holly Know that I will be thinking of you, even if you aren't on the board posting. Try to get back to us as soon as you can, rest and recover and be kind to yourself. Looking forward to hearing how dramatic your recovery and new life is. Hopefully for you this will be the end of a long journey.

In Britain, there are two traditions for boxing day and people will argue about which is correct - I have no idea! The first is that it was the day when the Queens 'boxing' matches took place. The second is the day when the Queen filled boxes with coins which were given out to the poor. Take your pick. Personally I like Andi's research on Womens day...

Trish, It is so much easier to do it when I'm not all addicted to carbs again!! Plan is to beat the carb monster this weekend with the 5 day pouch test. By Monday am, I should feel as good as new. Diane

Deanna, I find it so hard to get back on track. Today, some better food choices, but I still dipped into the chocolate and did not drink as much water as I should have. So goal for tomorrow is to get in 64 oz of water and avoid chocolate and other candies. I guess it's baby steps for the next few days for me. Diane

Confessions of eaters!! I,too, did horrible over the holidays! I gained 3-4 pounds!! It scared me!! My sons girlfriend brought over half a blueberry pie last night and when I get home it is going in the trash!! I feel so bad that I don't dump on anything! So by choice I try to stay away from all those sweets!!! But it just didn't work that way over the holidays!! I don't even remember eating a descent meal or a good meal for me! I think I snacked on junk the whole time I was off work,too! I have been off since the 21st and am back to work today and trying really hard!! So my new years resolution is to get back on track and get to my gosl weight..hopefully!! Am going to really try hard!!