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I'm going to be starting my liquid diet this Friday.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get through this?  Also, any suggestions on liquids would helpful as well.

I made some meringues using splenda rather than sugar and added a tiny bit of cocoa.   That helps with the chocolate issue.

My problem is that once I start with chocolate, I'm headed down the wrong path...

The other night Melissa was on her computer working on a project. The project included looking at our wedding pictures to use some in a calender she is making for my mom. All of a sudden I hear her weeping, as you can imagine I could not figure out what was going on. I walked over to her and saw, on the screen a photo of her in her wedding dress. We both could not believe that was the same person. It is so amazing for me to see the transformation she has made and the effort she has taken to not only look fantastic, but to be a healthier person today. Melissa has chosen to live longer not only for herself, but for me and our girls.  I always tell her that as the weight comes off her heart has more room to grow. I fell in love with her heart, now there will be even more heart to love. (Sorry for being so sappy, but that's me!

Beverly:

We are sooo sorry to hear of your loss.  It is never easy to lose someone you love but for it to be a grandchild it can be devestating and at this time of year.   You and Robert are in our prayers.   

Now...here comes the Melissa that is going to talk about you.    You need to still take care of you.   You need your health to get through this time so it is even more important to do those things that help keep you from relying on food.   Keep busy and get out it helps both the mind and the body.

Don't be hard on yourself.   Old habits are hard to break and it is times like this that we fall back into old habits.  Keep that in your mind.   I have shared many times of the frustrations I had with weight gain through some emotionally straining months.  Stay strong for those who are still with you, for Robert and more importantly for yourself.    You are a trooper, and in time all will fall back into place.

Please come see us on the 22nd, we owe you big hugs.   If you need us, give us a call.

Love to you,

Melissa and Ira

It is with great pleasure that I announce that our group has been chosen by Obesity Help to be one of the first  Featured Groups in the new format of this website. It is truly a very special honor and we thank all of you for making "It's up to me" such a fantastic group.

On a special note I have to thank the love of my life, my sweetheart Melissa for starting this group and allowing me to be such a big part of it. She, as are all of you, are amazing people and you are on a journey to such a better place in your lives. A place filled with health, happiness and life long joy.

With warmest thanks,
Ira