Nothing like getting called a nice piece of arse to boost the self-esteem. But seriously, Laurie, it is very flattering to be called hubby's daughter, attractive, skinny and all that jazz. Heck, even the piece of arse is meant as a compliment. Glad you are having fun, as you should. We all should. Kathy

Sometimes moments like these crack me up, sometimes they just irritate the crap outta ya... Here's one for you: A few weeks ago, Aaron and I went to lunch at a place we used to frequent quite a bit - know the owners. I'm sure I haven't been in there since before my WLS but prior that, a few years ago, we were in there nearly daily... So, we go in, sit down, and the owner was there and starts talking to Aaron: Where ya been? Haven't seen you forever! yada yada... Won't make eye contact with me... Walks away... I tell Aaron "Brent has no idea who I am..." little later, he comes back by and I say, "Brent, I can't believe you're not going to say Hi to me." and he said... "I'm sorry, do I know you?" kinda funny like... I laughed and said, "It's ME, BECKY!" and he kind of looked at me... said, "NAAHHH"... and I said, "Yes, yes it is, I swear!" He turned around and hollared "You guys aren't gonna believe this... It's Becky!" I had to actually get my drivers license out, pics of my kids, etc., to prove it to them... Too bad I didn't have my B/A pic with me... Apparently, after he talked to Aaron the first time, they all stood around in the back trying to decide if he had gotten a divorce or was just ballsy enough to bring his "side dish" into the place everyone knows him..

Ok, now that I'm awake (it is 5pm now... ) Pre B - Nectar protein shake B - grilled cheese on whole wheat, 1/2 a banana MS - apple L - salad with cottage cheese, blk olives, chicken and tuna, ff italian dressing, 4 small melba rounds AS - granola bar AS - protein bar D - dunno yet Water - good Vits - on track Exercise... hiatus

After gaining some weight, my self esteem took a downfall, but yesterday I took Tyon to the barber shop, and I havent been there in about a month, and the hottie barber told me stop puttin in extra time at the gym...to STAY off the treadmill, normally that would have been obnoxious but I needed that. lol Aliya

Congratulations Kathy! You've done great! Linda