vegasman: youve made an excellent decision to start this WOE!!!

I cant tell you how much more energy I have.. and above that how much determination i have gained from seeing results (YES i can REALLY do this!!)

I can now ride a bike 4 miles.. take a 3 mile hike through the mountains without feeling like an heart attack is coming on.. and sleep six or eight hours instead of 12!!

I have a way to go to get to my goal.. but the journey is going great.. unlike 'diets' ive been on where i feel groggy and sleepy.. out of energy and totally depressed with the results.. I LOVE this way of eating!! and i KNOW its something i can do for the rest of my life (unlike those nasty 'shake' programs and high carb low fat where i was STARVING all the time)

hope you find some encouragement and help in these boards.. you wont believe the amount of advice you can take from here.. and how many friends you will gain

best wishes to you!!!