Hello Everyone

Sorry that I haven't posted lately I have been really busy with recovering and keeping up with online school and the holidays. Sorry about missing the meeting last night too. I wanted to be there but I had a family situation arise and it was unavoidable. So, let me update here!! As of today I am down 38 pounds !! I started at 325 so i am now under the 300 mark!! I couldn't believe it when I got on the scale it made me cry. It has also been 3 months since I stopped !! So today my family and I took advantage of the beautiful weather, grabbed our puppy and went to the Barnegat Lighthouse. I actually walked without getting tired. My back and knees didn't even hurt. Here is also a first for me. I actually got inside the light house and climbed halfway up before i had to stop. Its the first time ever I have even attempted to climb the stairs. It felt soooo good. i have had alot of energy lately i can't wait to go back to work on monday. So anyway, I just wanted to share my news and what's been happening, i will be there for the feb meeting come rain or come shine. God Bless Charlene

Congratulations Charlene!

Charlene, that is so wonderful.....bet you are becoming a brand new creation. so happy for you. God bless ' Cissy

Oh! Charlene I'm so happy for you! I loved your post. I often wonder about having the energy when I am done with surgery. I have the lower back and knee problems. Again, I'm so happy to hear how well you are doing!! Take care bridget k.

hi charlene thats great news!!! glad to hear things are going well, and yes, isnt it nice to be able to do things we couldnt do for sooo long. keep up the good work, and have a happy and healthy 2007. hugs,, jacki

hey charlene glad to hear you had such a nice day it is nice to walk again without getting tired and congrats on the non-smoker i'm also a non-smoker now -- since 6/18/02 -- just don't buy anymore not sure if the craving ever goes away -- it does slow down alot tho and of course, congrats on the weight loss take care roberta

Charlene, That's wonderful and keep up the good work, soon you will be wqlking so fast your family won't be able to keep up with you...Im having my Lap Band done tomorrow, wish me luck....Sharon

Good news Charlene - thanks for the update. We missed you at Friday's meeting and look forward to seeing you in February. Keep up the great work and motivation! Hugs, Nannette