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Dear Friends,

Here I am, half way through my 40-day cycle and halfway towards my goal of 180! Started at 209. Lost 14 pounds in 20 days, another 15 to go! I will make it!

It is still TOM for me. Yesterday, I decided that in order to break through the last two weeks of bloat and stagnation, I had to give my body all the water it was craving and retaining. So I drank a lot. Peed a lot, but woke up thirsty. That is how much water my body retains during TOM.

Sorry if I sound a bit obsessive and needy. I am. I've been watching the Biggest Loser on NBC. I find it very inspiring. The emotional and psychological component of any diet is so very important. I've been revisiting my old issues -- who doesn't?

Being born when I was, in the early 60s, I grew up in a neighborhood where most women were stay at home moms and didn't work. I am very much a woman of the transitional generation. Career was not emphasized. I do have a career but it's not as big as I want. I am going to need to pray on that one. Because I would like to make more money and am frustrated that I can't in my current job.

Help me Jesus!

In the meantime, I am teaching my kids to be problem solvers right from the get go.

HALF WAY THERE!!!