For some reason my last posting does not appear (at least to me) to work.

What I had said was that it had been so long since I had been to this site. I had wanted to be around more to offer my support and advice to those working hard like myself but life has kept me away from the computer. Fortunately it has also kept me away from the carbs.

This new lifestyle is wonderful. I am so much more energetic and my dearest loves it! I have gone from 180 to 135. I have also been sick for the last little while so I have not had much of an appetite causing me to lose a little more.

I just want to say Congratulations to everyone who has reached thier goal and are maintaining it. I would also like to offer those starting out support and assurance that it isn't as hard as you think. Once you discover just how strong willed you are and start to enjoy the other possibilities that are available to you in the supermarket, it can be fun to try new things. In the end, it is all so worth it.

A big hug to all!

Great to hear, maggie. It's always nice to have someone come back after reaching goal. All the best to you, and I hope we see more of you around the board.

Nat

P.S. I deleted your first post (after you posted this one) as there was nothing on it.