HEY LOOK ME OVER!

I have an avatar!!!!  Not being a computer guru (truth be known, I'm barely above a computer illiterate) I asked the ObesityHelp folks to do this for me and that sort of thing is all done by volunteers so it took a little while - but here it is.  I'm a real purple freak (even have a bright purple car) so this picture from The Weather Channel photos really jumped out and grabbed me - hope you all like it too.

Hi Happylapbander,

I noticed it the first time I checked the Discussion Board after you changed it.  It is a beautiful photo.  It is so pretty with its colors that it stands out.

I like it!

Cathy

Hope it doesn't stand out too much - didn't realize I talked so much  Oh well, I probably am not going to change LOL and after I've seen it for a while more than likely I won't even notice. 
I like the picture because it is bright and cheerful.  I use their photos a lot for the background on my computer at work.  It's a great source of variety!

I also have fun with the smiley faces available to us here- but does anyone else have trouble seeing exactly what the little creatures look like.  There are some I think are charming, but I'm afraid to use them because I'm afraid others can see them more clearly than I and they won't really be conveying what I think they are.  (Oh the perils of being 76 )

Here's to a BOTT day!

I LOVE PURPLE TOO!!!  It has been my favorite color ever since I was a little girl.  When I was a kid, my bedroom was purple.  My winter boots and coat are purple...yay!  I'm glad you don't live near me, I might have to carjack your car  .

I'd like to know how to do the avatar thing myself.  I tried to use a pic but no matter how hard I try, I can't get it small enough to upload...guess I will have to have the OH people do mine too.

Thanks for the encouraging words...I really like the part where you said I only had to have motivation for one minute at a time...that seems like it might be something I can do. 

And to Cathy, I think your suggestion will be very helpful too.  The first goal I have set is to get at least 60 g protein daily because I know I haven't been getting it.  Today I had a protein shake made with skim milk for breakfast, some chicken, a little salad and some diet pudding for lunch, another protein shake w/milk for a snack, some deli turkey and cheese on a piece of 15 grain toast for supper.  But, I had a moment of weakness mid-late afternoon and had a serving of Special K with skim milk and some graham crackers.  I guess I could have done worse, but I was hoping to do better.  I didn't count my pro but think I am/was close.  Maybe I will have a pro snack before bed just to make sure.

Thanks for caring.  Hope you all had a great day today.

I have a lot of fun with my purple   I love it when my friends tell me, "I saw a purle ________ and thought of you."

I just took the wimp's way out and had the site do it for me. 

Have a fine BOTT day, my friend

Happy,

Your new avatar is exactly as I picture you.....warm (purple) and upbeat (yellow).  I think it is perfect for you and my perception of your personality.  I really appreciate your participation in this message board.............Thanks, Carrie

Thanks so much for your kind words.    They are especially helpful today as I'm re-losing at a snail's pace when, of course, I want to loose at a gallop

Have a fine BOTT day