Well, it's Monday but I was gone all weekend, so... 1. If you had one wish, what would you wish for? Okay, I'll say it - $10 million dollars! 2. What is your nickname(s) and how'd you get them? no nicknames 3. What is one embarassing moment you've recently encountered? Oh, geese, I have so many. The one that comes to mind is a year ago we were in VA visiting a childhood friend of dh - whom I have met once previously. I was walking out of their door and they had this deck thing built in the garage that stepped off about 12 inches. The garage was dark and I forgot about the drop-off so I just felt splat right in front of the whole group - all 286 pounds of me. I was so embarassed. 4. How many children do you have? Two teen agers - 14 and 16 5. Is there a significant other? yes, married 22 years.

This sounds yummy. I've printed it and think I'll try it this week.

Hi everyone!! I seem to be a slow loser to...I had surgery 6/12/06..and I just hit the 70pound mark yesterday--I was exactly 5 months out yesterday also But it sounds like you all are doing super well !!! Good luck

Holly, Thank you for checking back with me. I am doing so much better now. When I went back to the gym I made sure I took it easy in the weights dept. I know if I just do a little at a time my body will get used to it and it won't hurt like that again. I was thinking of hiring a personal trainer but I know they can be expensive. Thanks again for checking up. Karen

If I find myself craving something I first drink some water to see if that will help. I find a lot of times Im actucally thirsty instead of being hungry... or its just head hunger. For sweet stuff I love Luna Bars - the Dulce Du Leche is like a DESSERT... sooo yummy!!! I find sometimes fruit helps... or I will eat a viactive choco mint calcium chew since those taste just like candy to me! I know for most popcorn is a nono but sometimes I will pop a 100 calorie bag of the Kettle Corn because then you get sweet, salt and crunch (the best combo around!).