Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people. -Mother Teresa ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Beauty... sometimes takes the form of a white cloud, and goes dancing over the green fields or the deep blue sea, where her misty form, marked out in a momentary darkness, looks like the passing shadow of an angel's wing. - G. A. Sala, "Beauty of the Universe"

Hi Janice, I'm at a standstill, too. I personally think it's because I eat too much. I wish I could get by on less than 1000 calories, but I just don't know how to. For breakfast, I had 4 egg whites, and half an Atkins bar. For lunch it's a single serving pizza with extra cheese and a side of broccoli. Snack, if I have one, is an apple. Supper is a stir fry of pork tenterloin, veggies and red potatoes, probably about 1-2 cups and a salad. I know, that's too much food. But I don't eat until I'm full. I exercise only on the three day weekend because I work full time and am gone from 6-6 daily. I use a treadmill, sometimes a Gazelle, weights, toning bands or an occasional work out video. I try for 40 minutes of exercise each day. I should do more during the week but it's so late when I get home. Maybe when it's warmer and light later I can go for a walk at night. But it's 2 degrees outside here and it's dark when I get home. I'm just too pooped to pop at night right now. Nona

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. -Martin Luther King, Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Treat your loved ones as your angel treats you - with compassion, respect, and generosity. - Suzanne Siegel Zenkel, "Your Secret Angel"

Lorraine I was so moved by this poem, it is beautiful. Who wrote it? Thank you so much for taking the time to post this for me. I printed it out and want to find an angel frame for it, any ideas where to get one? . May your 's be with you today and always Diane

Jamce, You have done wonderful. I really don't count the protein, but I estimate about 60-70 grms a day. I really don't count calories. I do fill up very fast. I make sure I start my meal off with veggies and proteins. I started at 245lbs , and now I weigh between 132-135 pds. I had my surgery on 12/15/03. I am at "Goal" I still have a hard time drinking water, but I do drink lots of teas, coffees and some water. I take a mullit-vitamin every day, iron, calcium, biotin for the hair growth. I don't let one day pass without taking my vitamins. I really don't want to lose more. I am 5ft6 and am now wearing a size 6. I had hernia surgery in September so I slowed up the exercise. I will begin walking again on the boardwalk when the weather gets warmer. I am soon to consult a plastic surgeon . I hope that goes well also Have a great day and keep up the good work. & Lorraine