To All My Wonderful OH Family!!!

It always seems, at this time of year, I like to reflect back over the year. The good, the bad, what I would & wouldn't change. For the first time in MANY MANY YEARS I can honestly say that this has been one of the BEST years of my life. I have continued successfully with my WLS & have maintained sooooo much friendship & support from all of you. I have rekindled an old friendship that blossoms more & more each day. Most importantly my health & the health of my children is TOP NOTCH!!!! I'm so thankful for all the blessing that I have received this year. Both myself & my husbands place of employment is still going strong (which is a MAJOR blessing with the way the economy is), my wonderful girls are doing great in school academically, with sports & are all very healthy, happy, girls. We've purchased to new vehicles & are looking at a house to buy. I just can't express the appreciation I have for all of you. Without your support, I could never had made it through . I know that my time on here has been limited, but I'm trying really hard to make time for ME & will focus more on that in the New Year. Back to basics...eating right, exercising, water, vitamins...POSTING ON OH..etc etc etc..... HEARS TO A YEAR OF HEALTH, HAPPINESS & CONTINUES SUCCESS FOR ALL ((((HUGS)))) & Tammy

Hi Tammy, I couldn't have said a lot of what you did any better. I don't have kids or a husband, but all the rest - right with you and right back at you! Here's to all of us meeting our goals, being happy where we are, and creating new goals to strive for! Dawn

i also agree! i feel the same way. everyone in this group means so very much to me! i love the cards and i keep looking at them all the time....actually the only cards i received this year came from all of you, and i have plenty! Heres to everyone reaching or maintaining goal in the year of 2007 and for LIFE! i love all of you and Happy Holidays! Kim

Hi Tammy, I agree with you 100% on getting back to the basics. You are such a wonderful person and you really have a wonderful spirit. I've gain a couple of pounds in the last 3 days but it's water. My goal is to lose these last 25 pounds and to maintain my weight. Tammy I really enjoy reading your postings they make me stay true to myself and help me stay positive. Thanks for always being here for us!!! Carolyn Jc C.

Carolyn.... Believe me...the feelings are mutual. You all keep me going & on track. We'll get those last 25 lbs off together. It is sooo important for all of us being this far out of surgery to continue to honest with ourselves & to continue to use the tool that we've been given properly. Have a great New Year Tammy

Hi Tammy, Read your post and found it inspiring! I too am looking to getting back to the basics and have joined our local gym (planet fitness for $10 a month) Just couldn't beat the price and not join. So far this year, I've gone over on my lunch hour and have been loving every minute. They pretty much leave you alone to get your workout done and have a fast track for 30 minutes, so I do that and walk on treadmill for about 15 before I have to hit the showers and get done and back to the office. It is less then 3 minutes away, so that's great. As I was leaving today, Andy, the personal trainer looked at me and said, "You are a warrior, keep up the good work!!" It made me feel so proud of myself! Have a great 2007 this year and stay true to yourself and your goals!!!!!!! Lori 293/180.5/ 150

Lori, Good for you... You're doing AWESOME. My sisters family bought her a pilates machine for Christmas & I'm thinking I should go to her house each morning & work out with her. Think it would be fun. She's on a Disney Cruise right now, but I'm watching her dog so I think I'll try it out this weekend. Congratulations on joining the gym. You are a warrior.... What a compliment. I'm so proud of you I think you're going to be my inspiration this year Tammy