Introduction!

 *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*  W E L C O M E    You have now entered the wonderful land of OFF.......  We are happy to have you come out of the shadows so we can get to know you better.

 Maybe if you look at the 6 months diet as a 6 month lifestyle change it will help you get through it easier.   As "food addicts" we will always have tough times making the right choices.   The wonderful people here really help with great info.  Learning to follow the food plan was easy for me at first.  Breaking the old habits that have been around for years is a challenge especially since I'm a stress eater.

BUT ....  you now have a wonderful support system to help....  by helping others we help ourselves too.    (Putting soap box away)   Again.....WELCOME      Millie

I got on here today, and had so many messages!
Thanks for the warm welcome...I knew from reading that this was a caring board, supportive, helpful board.

I don't meet with the nutritionist every month, but I have met with her. Using my primary card doc for the 6th month diet. Funny thing about my doctor, he was a client of mine before he became a doctor! So, I go to his office once a month, and he's usually here once a month too!

I need to start trying some protein shakes. I know I don't get enough, I'm good at carbs though! And after seeing Eggface's ice cream receipes, I'm ready to get an ice cream maker too.

Once again, thanks everybody...
Nancy

Oh aren't we (weren't we!) all great at carbs, especially for me the bad (refined, white) kind! I'm better but those saltines still call my name more than I wish they would.

Aloha and Welcome from your Hawaiian sister in the OFF.......Whenever someone new introduces themselves, I have a flashback to when I did that about three years ago. What a warm and welcoming response I received!! Having this little group to go through the whole adventure with was a jumbo bonus, and made the whole thing less scary, more fun, and definitely a powerful resource as I had my ups and downs. I think you will come to love this bunch!

Aloha nui loa,

Maui Karen

Just wanted to welcome you Nancy. I don't post as often as I'd like but it's always nice to see new people just starting out on this journey. It's quite a ride but well worth it. I'm so much healthier and happier than I was 3.5 yrs ago prior to my weight loss surgery. Do lots of research, choose your doctor carefully, and get as prepared as you possibly can. This is a great place to come to for support, answers to questions, and all around just nice people. Best wishes.

Welcome, Nancy -- you've come to the right place!   You'll find lots of support here, just jump right in with your questions & comments.     I don't think I'd be where I am today if I hadn't had these ladies & gents to help me thru the waiting, wondering and the surgery.    And I shudder to think how I can be successful in losing more or even maintaining the progress I've made if I didn't have all these friends for support.     Pop in often, I look forward to getting to know you.   HUGS