my name (and a pic, finally!)

Hi Everybody,
  I just love this LW board so much!  You all are already becoming like family.  And I've been feeling badly that I don't use my name.  It's just that it's not a common name (in this country) and I have a very public job, and I don't want weirdos who lurk to find me - it's very very easy once you even learn my first name.  But on the other hand, I don't like it for y'all. 
  So I had this brilliant idea that I could use my middle name, instead.  Is that ok with you??  
  
And so...

Please let me introduce myself.  I'm Rosa.  :)

Thanks for all of your support, everyone!  

Rosa

And here is a pic of our lovely Rosa!!

Thank you so much!  I wish my browser would let me do this, too!

welcome Rosa,
this place is the best forum thus far
this is why i stick around . the woman and men here are awesome and chime in when ever they have info on even if they dont youll get good lucks or im sorrys i have to say im a bit curious of your 1st name lololol

 Hi Rosa, nice to "see"  you!  :)

Glad to meet you Rosa!   My first name is Rosalind.  Do you pronounce the beginning like Rose?  Mine is Roz. Using your middle name is a great idea.  If I used mine though people would think I was a man...its Russell after my dad and after a movie star (Rosalind Russell)  that was popular back then.

I'm glad you like our board....I think we are the BEST around!!!!

 Welcome Rosa !  This is by far the most welcoming and loving board in OH .....and a very active and interesting one too I think ....

I know what U mean about the anonymity concerns .....but I got to the point I had to choose ..do I save my butt or risk my anonymity being breached ?  

The answer for me is I cant maintain my weight loss day  to day ... without support  and mindfulness .  Doing it alone gets me back to the buffet ......

Here , together , i am learning slowly a way of life that WORKS , whi*****ludes healthful amounts of exercise , protein shakes, vitamins , and water !!  

Frankly I was messing myself up with ALL of these before i discovered the LW board , so Im VERY grateful .

I thought I knew it all about weight loss before i got here - id been "managing " a very resistant body for as long as i could remember -  and I have learned TONS here .  Best yet , i have  a place to go when i feel funky or frustrated or scared .... that has no calories ....

I can share about emotional eating and people will be able to relate and suggest alternatives that work for them.  There is always hope .. and something new to try ...and great , sincere, understanding friends too....

Nice to officially meet you Rosa.  You are doing a great job.  Keep it up!1
Linda

Thanks everybody! You're the best!

Rosa

So glad you are here Rosa....I LOVE your name!