Wow, many similarities!  I'm excited to do this!  I like seeing others, like yourself who have already had success.  I lost a total of 6 pounds my first week.  I'm a bit dissappointed with that, but I have to remind myself that it's better than staying the same or 6 pounds gained!  And I know if feel better.  I have a hiatial hernia and I'm on Nexium twice a day for it.  However, I am constantly waking up at night with acid reflux, so I have a bottle of Maalox at my bedside. I have not woke up the entire week with reflux! 

Thank you for your positive attitude!  It helps!  BTW, I love to sew and all kinds of crafts - do you?

My goodness Pam. I am 51 with 4 sons each about 6 years apart except the last one he is 3 years younger than his brother, he was my surprise.  I have no Grandkids. My oldest is 31 wants no kids. Then 25,18 and 15.  I too have worked with the Disabled. I am a COTA, and have worked in many programs and group homes. So glad to see your ready for a change. We can all do this together. Its nice to see so many who are enjoying this healthy lifestyle change! I got on the scale this am and lost another 2 lbs. So I am averaging 2lbs a day of weight loss. I am so motivated its incredible!

I am a 51 year old mother to three wonderful sons.  They are each 9 1/2 years apart, with my oldest being nearly 33, middle 23, and youngest just turned 14.  My oldest son has given me three wonderful Grandkids. A girl, 12 and two boys, 8 and 4.  I was born and raised in Michigan.  I have spent the majority of my life running group homes for adults with developmental disabilities.  Recently I moved to Ohio, and have found myself working at a Walmart.  I love to sew.  I sew anything and everything.  I have been somewhat overweight all my life. However since my divorce 12 years ago, I have put on an additional 75 pounds.   I'm at a point in my life where I want to re-gain control of myself.  I will make a change this time.  I feel really positive about this diet.