Hi Sandy:

Thanks! Wow...57 lbs....way to go!
To be patient isn't really my strength either. I want everything done right there and then. Even though I know that losing the weight will take time (took me years to put it on) I just can't wait. I guess that's while I get so frustrated when the scale doesn't move. I know I could be happy that I didn't gain anything that week, but when I don't even lose 1 lbs, my little voice tells me that all the work I've put in over the week wasn't worth anything and I might as well quit. I hope with the help of all you guys and can finally make it and lose 50+ just like you.

One thing I never did before is writing down everything I eat. I never thought it would really make a difference. But keeping a journal just over the last week opened my eyes. When I normally would've grabbed something to eat, I looked at my journal and thought....ney better not..... I always thought I don't eat a lot, but now I can see how it can add up during the day. A little bite here and there adds a lot of calories at the end of the day.

It's time that I take back control over my body and I am sure that with the help of all of you guys and can make it. I will need a kick here and there, but this time I am finally gonna make it - I won't disappoint you guys nor myself!