Hi all - I was thinking to myself this morning as I cruised around my usual threads......I am so grateful to have found such a warm and embracing group of people. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't learn something new - health, exercise or cooking tip! Not to even mention the heartfelt congratulatory notes, encouragement or swift kicks in the butt (if asked for )

The inspiration and sincerity I find here on a daily basis makes this journey that much better. Thanks to all of you for posting your personal thoughts. I know it makes a difference for me.

MUCH APPRECIATED!

It makes a difference to me too .

I've found so much inspiration and fun here -- I echo the thanks -- you guys are all terrific!

I have to agree - it's great to have a forum where people can share who all have had a lot of weight to lose.

The people here are cool and giving - they've been there!!!

Charlie Girl

Well said Teresa! Coming here daily helps immensely. Thanks everyone!!

I have to agree, a great place, and such welcoming, wonderful people in it!

Valerie

I can back that up, and I've just been here a few days. This group seems genuinly concerned about what's going on with you. I'm going to try and visit everyone's journal who replied back to my welcome message. Thank you all for your messages.

I have to agree. It is great here.

It's so nice to know that you are not alone when you fall or hurt or confused and to see the great successes like hummelda's and AZDean's to get inspiration from! After some complaints by family members about how much time I was spending here I tried to break this "nasty" habit but couldn't stay away for long . I do need to curb my time so I stick pretty closely to the TDC and journals (boy, can those get lo-o-ong! ) They are both fun and informative and help a great deal!

Connie

I echo the appreciation for the forum itself and the wonderful people that are members and participate. I personally have learned an enormous amount of information from the site. I also enjoy knowing that you all have had some of the same experiences that I have. Takes away from the 'freak' aspect.
Thanks to everyone for sharing, reading, listening and showing up everyday to support those of us in the 'hood.

It is so nice to be able to come to a site and be motivated and inspired from people that are in/or were in the same boat as me. Its hard to talk to people that only have 20 lbs to lose when I have so much more....you guys ROCK!

I've found that I have been on track since I've been coming here!

This board and the support i get here means so much. It is a great place with great people. I count my blessings that I found it, coming here makes all the differance. Stephie

I knew it was a good thing!!

I am so happy to have found this site and all the wonderful people here too! I'm still amazed sometimes when I look around this website and see all the support, honest communication, and helpful info. It's quite liberating and uplifting to me. This is the first place where I could talk openly about all the different aspects of my weight issue and have people be supportive and understand...we've all been there, so we know. So thanks everybody! (we need an emoticon that blows kisses!! hehehe) <and big props to the site founder!>

My thanks to all of you, too. It's so great to have a place to come where we all understand, we've all been there, and we all can relate. The challenges that a TDC'er face are different, our issues are sometimes different, and our motivation seems to be different also. I don't do this just to fit in those tight jeans ( tho that might be great too!) but also to be mobile, healthy and feel just plain NORMAL!
Thanks again to all of you.....
Karen