Hi - you all sound like you're working so hard.....We just got back from San Diego (Hi Cyndi!). I took off the past 5 days from exercise and I really feel it. Need to get back out there asap. I was only hoping to maintain and not gain while I was out of my routine.....so far OK. But gotta get back to the exercise....

Cyndi, you have me now as a partner in your "car accident experiences". It's so frustrating - I can't believe it keeps happening to you!! I keep scratching my head when I have to give up my car to get it repaired and then the time it takes to do this. We end up on the losing end. Let's break this cycle!

A diet buddy sounds like a great idea, Kathy. The support is certainly needed so it would be great to have that "talk" whenever possible. You'll feel better once OZ and the crazy stressful schedule is over. Your "normal" life will seem so much better.

I think the "maintain" plan for you right now, Dena, is a good thing - you know the pitfalls so you're holding on well. When I fall out of my normal routine, I just pray to "maintain".

And 3 more pounds, Don? Your workouts certainly do the trick once you go for it. Congratulations and get back to it when you return from Vegas!!Hope Vegas was fun & not too hot (ha).

...michele
-michele