Thank you, Wanda! It was really a special moment for me. Definitely made all this hard work worth it! Susan

Let me explain. When my daughter was born in October of 1989, my husband and I were both in the Navy. He went on a 6 month deployment in March, leaving me with a full time job and an infant. Well, the Navy gives women 6 months to get back in shape and have a BMI of under 30 so I worked really hard at losing the baby weight. I joined NutriSystem and worked out all the time on base (our command let us go PT in the mornings when we got to work). Well, when my husband came home from his deployment in September I was looking great and feeling great. That Christmas I bought a dress that I just loved and looked like a million dollars in it. Mind you, we didn't have any money for that but I felt like I was worth it and so did my husband. It was a purple suede dress that zipped up the front. Very form-fitting. Anyway, I wore it and I looked really good. Everyone in my family commented on how good I looked which made me feel so good. Well, quite a few years ago when I started gaining weight again I came across that dress in my closet. I didn't have the heart to get rid of it and I told myself that one day I would wear it again. For the last year I have put it on occasionally just to see my progress. Then I forgot about it for about the last few months. I saw it last night and thought "What the heck. Let me see what happens." You guessed it - IT FIT! I couldn't believe it. It zipped right up and I must say it looked really good on me. Granted, it is a bit out of style now but there is no way I'm getting rid of that dress! I finally made it. I finally reached one of my long-standing goals. I was laughing and crying when I realized it was going to fit me. I just couldn't believe it. So, that is my 16+ year WOW moment. It makes me feel so good to know that I actually accomplished one of my goals. Just wanted to share with everyone. I hope everyone has a great day. Susan

Thanks Wanda! I do think we are on the mend *yippeeee* (that was a rough one!) Seems like your body will go between 132 and 140 depenmding on the time of the month - I think it's perfect ...both you and RANDY - get what you want sending hugs, Britt

Hi CeCe, Oh My Goodness! Last night was the first night since Friday - that I slept through the night. I hope that means* KNOCK ON WOOD* that Paul and Victoria missed it! Sofia got it the worst Gabriella and I had it bad but not for as long as poor Sofia.She is still not 100%. I have went in full force with the BECK diet and now (gee i wonder why) have not started any new days. I hope to pick it up again today. Good for you doing your homework. I think it really works - though *anything* can work as long as it works *for you* that is a small little gain ... i'm sure it will be gone by next weigh in ... plus some! size 6 fallingg off - can you believe that? Go Cece! how is your wound? hugs, britt

I know from experience (expensive experience!) that I just never use any exercise equipment in my home. But, if you are someone who will actually use what you buy--I say that the eliptical is your best bet. I try to do the eliptical every day. It's my favorite cardio exercise. Enjoy! Wanda