Rosebud,
Thank you for the welcome. When I was lurking here I read all the info in this site. It was /is really helpful . This is a great support site and I will check out the "Hot Links"

Smurfy,
Hi , does your name refer to the cartoon . I used to watch it all the time , the Smurfs were just cute.
By the way I am a woman. Thank you for the encouragement. I hope your brother will decide to do something about his weight .