Ok...I can NOW Spill The Beans!!!

I swear that this secret has just been KILLING me, but I can NOW spill the beans...... If you have not gotten your tickets for the OH event in May, you HAVE to now.....The MC of the event is our very own......................... JACKIE THODOS!!! Her bio is on the event spage and everything.... Jackie Thodos is a Gastric bypass post-op, ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and co-founder of Obesity Freedom. Since her surgery, she has been very committed to the bariatric community, and helps people succeed everyday in her successful support group in Fredericksburg, VA and beyond. A Motivational speaker, Certified Back on Track facilitator and Life Coach, Jackie has inspired audiences large and small on transforming your life through weight loss surgery. Jackie combines her true passion for coaching fellow weight loss surgery patients with years of event organization and staff development. Her latest book, Idle Hands = Active Mouth: A Grazer's Journey to Weight Loss Success, will be available in early 2009. Jackie lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia with her husband and son, her greatest supporters. For more information on Jackie, visit www.obesityfreedom.com. Jackie has been working very hard these past few months to not only become educated to lead, but to educate others.  She is a TRUE inspiration to all of us.  She walks the walk and talks the talk.  She never makes herself out to be something that she is not, and it shows with the love and support she receives from her family, friends, support group, and now...THIS! Jackie...I am SO proud of you.  You are MY inspiration (and you know where/how) and I am SO happy to attend and support you. So, Jackie...are there any other surprises????

Jackie's the perfect choice!  She serves as an inspiration for so many of us -- now others can benefit as well!  CHEERS, Jackie!  I've already been confirmed by OH (have my email ticket in hand) and will be there to cheer her on with everyone else!  :)

Thank you so much for the compliment Cindy! Glad that you are coming! You will enjoy the event I am sure... Jackie

AWESOME!  I can wait to talk with her more when I come too.  Cindy reminded me about the confirmation (which i haven't received yet) so I contacted OH again just to make sure I'm all set up and all.  :)  Can't wait to see you all!

Looking forward to seeing you again Lauren - I am following your journey and you are doing an awesome job! I remember what you looked like in Richmond so looking forward to seeing that smaller ass ;-)) Jackie

That you so much.  :)

Congrats Jackie you so deserve this and  yes it has been a secret that has been hard to keep quiet about but darn it Jill you beat me to the punch only cause I was out shopping lol, but thats ok Ill forgive you . Jackie has been a huge insoiration to so many here and all over and  Im so very proud of you and  I so hope Im able to attend this event. Jackie go get them and  By the way since Jill got this first I want the first copy of the signed book off the press lol. j/k sending huds and cant wait to see you again and hope its soon.  Come on down and continue to educate us because you are a wonderful teacher and make us feel special no matter the situation and have always made me feel welcome in your home and that means alot. I know your family is  very proud of your sucsess..... President next?

Ok...you get the first....but....I GET THE SECOND - haha.

Aw....you are way too kind Melinda! You are making me blush but it is very nice to be so highly thought of......... I do try hard to help others where I can - we all need support and help along the way and if there is anything I can do I am happy to do so.  Also I do believe in having some fun too - so I really hope you can make it to Dulles!   You are always welcome in my house! Thank again for the compliments Jackie

Ok, first of all, I must be living my life under a rock or something because I had no idea we had a celebrity amongst us.  A nutty character, yes, but an AUTHOR??  Wow!!!  Motivational speaker?? Double-wow!!!  Now, what's this "to-do" that you'll be speaking at Ms. Jackie???  I need more info please.