TGIF to all my Lovelies.......... Sounds like this has been a CRAZY week for everyone. Thankfully, it's behind us & we can move on. Daily challenges (family, running, work etc etc) seems to become alot more challenging now that we can't EAT our feelings away don't they???? That's why I think exercise is so important. For me, it really does relieve stress. These past couple days I've been busy busy busy and haven't exercised & I feel it in my nerves. Very touchy. Kinda would like to jump out of my skin & go postal on everyone around me Seriously, though, why is it everyone around us doesn't realize that we get tired sometimes too???? Life of a woman.....WHAT A CHALLENGE..... Let's all remember to make the time for ourselves & like Sherry told Lori.... Remember to BREATHE..... I'll be setting up our campsite for Relay tonight after working so I'm guessing that will be my exercise for today.... My scale is not being real friendly these days.... 192.5 this morning...WHAT THE????? Part of the process I guess. Here's a song for you all...... I can feel the magic floating in the air Being with you gets me that way I watch the sunlight dance across your face And I've never been this swept away All my thoughts seem to settle on the breeze When I'm lying wrapped in your arms The whole world just fades away The only thing I hear is the beating of your heart Cause I can feel you breathe It's washing over me Suddenly I'm melting into you There's nothing left to prove Baby all we need is just to be Caught up in the touch The slow and steady rush Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be? I can feel you breathe Just breathe... In a way I know my heart is waking up As all the walls come tumbling down Closer than I've ever felt before And I know and you know there's no need for words right now Cause I can feel you breathe It's washing over me Suddenly I'm melting into you There's nothing left to prove Baby all we need is just to be Caught up in the touch The slow and steady rush Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be? I can feel you breathe Just breathe... Caught up in the touch The slow and steady rush Baby, isn't that the way that love's supposed to be? I can feel you breathe Just breathe... I can feel the magic floating in the air Being with you gets me that way Have a great Friday All Tammy 291/284/192.5 /145

Hi Lori- how are you doing? it almost took me forever to find this msg board again..they change one simple thing and it threw me off- LOL.. You look great by the way.. and I thought this girl- Tammy is her name- or Sweet T, could use the support..I already corresponded with her several times today- and it made her feel better- Im trying to interest her in attending my support meeting this weekend..I HOPE its this weekend.Its every 2 weeks- LOL - I think I maybe off- LOL- I think its next weekend..last weekend it was speed dating, and I had support that day.. It doesnt take much to make me lose it! Thanks again and have a good day tomorrow Hugs Donna

Yea Lori, I am so proud of you, I can't wait until I'm right there with you. I'm still considered severe overweight by fitday standards. I wont be normal until I weigh somewhere between 140-145, I don't know if I want to weigh that. But Lori, YOU ROCK GIRL I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work. Toya 284/210/165

Hey Girl... Sorry to hear that you've been down in the dumps lately. I hear ya when it comes to busting our butts & being looked at like we have 10 heads when we fly off the handle & ask for help.... Families can just tear a woman up... Anyway, I took lexapro for about 6 or 7 months prior to surgery. It wasn't too bad, but it made me kind of wacko. Like I would want someone to hand me a pen & I couldn't remember the word "pen"... I'd be like "hand me that thing over there...you know the thing you write with" So that didn't last long. It was also really reduced the sex drive...pretty much was GONE... Just a little note. That Dr. that spoke at the convention spoke alot about metabolism boosters & vitamins etc. He said that 5-HTP was just as good as paxil or any other anxiety medicine. You may want to give that a try. I believe he said work up to 900 mg a day, but not quite sure on that. You may want to talk to your Dr. & see. I say we plan a girls weekend away...hahahahahaha Now there's a stress reliever right there.. Keep posting, we're always here for you.... Tammy

Hi Tammy, I am doing the "Relay for Life" here in Ontario Canada Jun 23/06. I am so excited about it because I am able to walk with ease now and actually enjoy walking. Last year my friend did the relay and I just couldn't but I said "next year for sure"...... Take care And congrats for your daughter Joyce