Kathy (Kathleen) – I’m glad you are joining in. There a many of you that like the South Beach. It really does seem to work. I still like counting calories but I’m set in my ways :D You’ve got time to lose the 25 before BRAVO. Just stick with us and we’ll keep our focus.

Joanna – thanks for the tip on the People magazine. I’m going to buy it. Pictures are always a great motivator for me. Plus the success stories.

Suzanne – Good job!!! Boy, where did you get the energy? (If you’d like to come down to San Diego we have lots of leaves for you :D ) When I met you that day on the Mariner (I was the visitor), you looked like you are in great shape!!! Now I see why.

Juicyjuju – I love walking too. But since I’ve decided on doing the Denise Austin TV workouts at home, it was a good feeling to drive home in the rain, knowing the weather wasn’t interfering with my workout. Good job on the diet yesterday. The treadmill is still there for today – you can do it!!

Marcie – Have you left yet? Nasty weather today. Good luck. Re: your question about the eggs benedict – when on a cruise it is hard not to have it before AND after your workout :D . But I vote for after the workout IF you have to choose. Here’s some willpower for you on the way: WILLPOWER, WILLPOWER, WILLPOWER. Hope that works :) We’ll help you through your 109 days. Of course, if we were there with you it would be so much easier :D :D Oh well, next time . . . .

Wendy – You are doing so good already with your South Beach diet and all your workouts and walk to the subway. Good for you!!! I gained 5 over the holidays but since yesterday I lost 3 of them. Yeah!! You did good to only gain 3. They should come off quickly.

Kathy – Midnight???!!!! Of course you needed sleep. Take care of yourself and good luck at your doctor visit. Pass on any advice you get. Have a good day today and don’t work so late!

Loon – You did great to quit smoking years ago. You were really motivated. Sweets are my weakness, too. I’ve never had the Harry & David fruit, but their chocolates are to die for. Fruit is much better for you. Good for you!!

Good luck to all of us today. It sure feels good to be on the right track again.

Cyndi