Let's do this!!

Good Morning All!! I don't know about you, but I have been STRUGGLING with staying away from the carbs during this winter season!!!!! As such, I am still teetering between 155-160. I have made Dr. Byrne's goal of 160, however my own personal goal is 145 pounds. In addition to that, after 2 surgeries, my body is still every changing and I find that I am not quite happy with my waist area. It seems that the more weigh and swelling I lose, the larger my waist looks to ME.Because I am still working towards a goal, I have had to sit and have a SERIOUS conversation with myself. Last week, I decided that I had to put forth more of an effort to exercise than I have been SO... I got a book called Strength Training for Women by Joan Pagano. I sat down with myself and worked my way through this book, writing out a plan to target my own personal problem areas...I went to Walmart, bought some weights and I have been on the go ever since!! So for those of you that find yourselves in the same place that I am in, join me- not only in committing to exercising for at least 30 minutes daily, but to staying away from the bad carbs!!! There is strength in numbers- so let's be strong together!!! Towana

I'm in, Susann and I are going the GC gym tomorrow night. Anybody want to join us??? Mary

I haven't been given the go ahead yet to exercise, and now I have the stomach flu on top of everything....or at least I think its the stomach flu....I hope. I have severe pain in my abdomen area, like when I had bile duct problems. I hope I don't have anymore problems. YUCK!! I have new pics uploaded on my profile now too. Good Luck! I am waiting until I can start exercising! I agree about the carbs, what's up with that now? Its like I am craving bad things, so I am trying to limit carbs, and only eating whole grain things, pita pockets etc...and low carb bread, but I don't eat much carbs anymore. I also need to up my salads, but I haven't felt like going out of the house lately to go shopping. Love ya'll! Deb

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR NEW PICTUREs ... YOU ARE SO PRETTY, GIRL ... CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON TV & SUCH, MS DEB!

Thanks Honey!! I miss you sooo bad!! I have been really thinking about you and everyone lately. Anyone hear from Britty? I miss her too. How is Ms. Cheryl and the little guy doing? I have just been having Carolina on my mind....haha, again LOVE YOU TONS!! Deb Hey Kylie!! Hey Britty!! Hey Susann!! Hey Towana! Hey Rose!! Hey Barb!! Hey Shannon! Hey Dawn!! Hey Nick!! Hey Eddie!! Hey Rachel!! Hey Becky!! Hey Sundi!! Hey Patti!! Hey Ila!! Hey Deborah G.!! Hey Joni!! Hey Tanya!! Hey May!! Hey Julie!! Hey Robin!! Hey Dianne!! Hey Jen!! Hey Lisa!! Hey Kathy!! Hey HeatherGermany!! Hey Rita!! Hey Stephie!! Hey Pam!! Hey Herb!! Hey Chris!! Hey ANYONE I MISSED!!! If I forgot you, I am sooo sorry!! I just thought it would be fun to send a special personal wave to each and everyone of you!! Love you lots! Thanks for all the love and support!! Love, Deborah!

MISS YOU TOO, MS DEB. I'VE BEEN WANTING TO SIT DOWN & WRITE YOU ALL THE NEWS FROM HERE, BUT THE TIME JUST SEEMS TO GET AWAY FROM ME. IT'S AMAZING HOW BUSY OUR LIVES ARE NOW. BUT, I WILL HOPEFULLY GET AN E-MAIL OFF TO YOU VERY SOON! BTW, HOW'S YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW DOING SINCE SURGERY? GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICk