Hello my friends, just checking in!

I just found a spare moment in my busy schedule and wanted to stop to let you all know I have been thinking about you! I am starting my summer classes tomorrow, and will go for five weeks, get a break then go for another five weeks. It is gonna be tough since one course is crammed into 5 weeks, but it will be nice to get three more classes out of the way! I made it to the century club last week, for a total of 105 pounds gone forever! I am feeling good that most of the time i do make great food choices, but I do occasionally enjoy some fritos and chips I have so much more energy, although i am still not on an exercise routine. I like to walk the neighborhood when I have the time, but otherwise walking on campus has given me my daily exercise! I never find a parking spot anywhere near my class! My marriage has improved because I am a much happier person and my daughter is doing great! I cant believe how much things change once you find a little self esteem! I have some pics on my profile, i havent taken my 4 month pics yet, but I'll let you know when I do! Hope you are all doing well and enjoying life as much as I am! Karyn

Karyn I'm so PROUD of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! willby and

awww, thanks Willby! I am so proud of you too! I read your last post and I must tell you, you will NOT always be the fat girl. You are doing great, and it is a huge accomplishment just to be feeling better! Karyn

Hi Karyn, My sweetie pie secret pal gal!!! You have lost soooo much in soooo little time!!! I guess keeping busy with school has really boosted your weight-loss and self esteem to boot!! I'm really proud of you girly girl. What is your major? I'm gonna take a look at your profile right now..just wanted to say hi and send a ((((HUG))) Ginger

Ginger, I have missed you! How are you doing?? I am majoring in elementary education, and yes, going back to school really has boosted my ego a bit, because I am going to a very difficult school that I never thought I was good enough for. I love it, and the weight loss is just icing on the cake! Karyn

Karyn Girl look at you go!!!! Your such an inspiration to everyone here on the board. You need to be so proud of yourself. You have really impressed alot of us. It is always so good to hear from you. I will drop you a email on Tuesday after I weigh. It will be my 1 month follow up with the Doctor. Keep up the outstanding work!!!!! Love ya Melissa

Thanks girlfriend! It means so much to hear those words, to inspire others makes me feel really great. I cant wait to get your email! And you keep up the good work as well, I am so proud of you! Karyn

Hi, Karyn. I have missed you. It seems as if the board has slowed down a lot. I figured everyone was getting busy with things in their life and springtime. And I notice willby is back too. Isnt the energy level just awesome. I took all three dogs for a walk today. So altogether I did about 2 and 1/2 miles. then a pilotes Dvd. spent part of the day with papa. went shopping for papa some books and busy stuff. worked in the garden, cooked some advanced cooking to eat later things for the rest of this week. And I am wearing my makeup again. and doing my hair. I am glad that you are doing well in school and your marraige is better. And yes campus will give you a lot of room for walking and getting in your exercise. I remember my last college was like two blocks. Whew and 15 minuetes to get to each class. good luck with everything. love marie

WOW!!!!! Marie look at that BIG smile, I love it! You look fantastic! To have energy again is amazing, you are doing great with all that exercise, keep it up! And I hear ya on the hair and makeup thing. I NEVER did that unless it was a special occasion, but now I take the time every morning. It makes ya feel so much better about yourself, doesn't it? Keep it up girl, you should be so proud of yourself! Karyn

Karyn, You have really done great and so fast! You may want to get yourself a pedometer, have someone help you set your stride. You may be shocked to see how many miles you put on everyday. It is quite a motivator for me! Keep up the great work! Lori 384/239.5/199