Hi Louise,

You hit the nail right on the head! I think that when you are overweight, no matter how smart, intelligent or clever you are...people view you as just fat, or out of control somehow, by not being able to be thin... I can't tell you how many job promotions I lost out on to the less skilled, but slim and usually blonde women....(Hope I didn't offend anyone who is blonde, or slim for that matter!LOL)

It is very painful, and emotionally draining....but like yourself, I feel by losing this weight I am becoming a whole person again...and I am getting more confident everyday...your pictures are an inspiration to me, and I hope in a year's time, I will be able to post some pictures too.....(of course I have to figure out how!LOL)

Thanks again Louise, and all my petite friends who help keep me on track and mindful of my goal!
Carol