Hi. This is the first time I have tried to post. I have been dieting for a month now and I'm down 17 pounds (I love you Dr. Atkins). Anyway, I wanted to share a sunshine moment if thats OK.

My Mom, sister in-law, cousin and I went to a dinner theater. It was buffet. I had no problem sticking to the plan and when they all went up for big plates of deserts I didn't have a problem at all. In the past I would have cheated (no self control after carbs). They kept saying "I don't know how you can stick to your diet with all this stuff".

Its' not a diet anymore. Its my new way of life. I don't remember the last time I felt so good, physically, emotionally and mentally. I never want to be the person I was one month ago, again.

Oh, by the way, I wore a pair of pants that have been in my drawer for two years. I had never been able to wear them before. I was so excitd

Everyday a new sunshine moment seems to happen.

Sorry I'm long winded (just excited I guess).

Lisa