Hi guys How is everyone doing? What are your vacation plans for this summer? Have you made them? Do you dread putting on those shorts and bathing suits? Yes I have made summer plans. In May I go upstate for my Nannys 83rd birthday. We do that every year. In July I go to "Philly Bash" It is a bash every year of all BBWS (BIG BEAUTIFUL WOMEN) If anyone cares to look on the website its under "PHILLY BASH 2005" In August I am off to Florida to spend time with a good friend. I don't dread the shorts as much as I fear those loose thighs shaking in my bathing suit.I hope they fit from last year. I have lost maybe 10 pds since last summer. I don't plan on any plastic surgery right now, so I must go through the summer like this. I will have some vein ligations done first in September. Those things are sticking out like crazy since my weight loss. Tell me about your plans and have a great Wednesday...Lorraine

Boy, can I sympathize. I tried everything even combos. Nothing worked. Now, I go every day. Zelnorm, 6mgs and 4 magnesium citrate tabs in the am, and in 3 hrs, I go. Sometimes twice. I don't go otherwise. Ask your dr about Zelnorm. Nona

Nona, Hi there I am here girl. I had no computer ... but I am back I also am holding a steady weight of 130-135lbs. I do not want to lose more. I just want to maintain it.You are doing well Nona, Your priorities now are to take care of your daughter. I need to exercise more too. I live near the boardwalk so I will soon begin to walk again. I work 3-11 pm so I am very tired until late afternoon. Then its time to go back to work. Keep up your great work and you will have time for you when the right time comes. Your baby needs you now. Keep you being that great MOM you are Lorraine

Maria~ I hear you. I am having the same problem. I think mine is more mental. You know I will only eat one and its better then eating the whole bag of chips. Or its better to just eat one cookie. I think we all know what we have to do but its the doing it is the hardest part... Getting back to excersizing and watching what I eat. Good Luck!

Welcome back Lorraine............I think all of us " '03 Decemberites" have been busy and a little less on line these days. I hope we can pick up speed again. Glad you have a new computer. I'm ready for at least a new monitor........a flat, slim one. I'm working full time and going to school and I think I'm getting burnt out. I've got to decide which is a priority and concentrate either on work or school.(That's a lot of activity for a 55 yr. old grandma!) I'm not able to spend much time exercising and that saddens me.....even with the time change and more evening daylight time. When I'm tired I don't feel like eating and I simply can't afford to lose anymore.(weight is at 118-120). Sorry, didn't mean to whine............ I'm happy Nona that your daughter has taken some steps with the aid of her walker. I bet you were as proud or prouder of these steps that when she first learned to walk. You continue to be in my prayers. LuvitsunnyVB~lo/goal (Ruthanna)