Wow, I am so overwhelmed by all of you. I almost didn't post on WISH because I have popped in and out so many times that I was afraid you wouldn't take me seriously... you know "there she goes again"... Thank you for accepting me and trying to help me out. I appreciate it more than you know. After reading several of the posts I was in tears again.... not because of a sense of hopelessness (sp?) but a sense of hope and possibility.
Karen you are right, my kids love me for who I am and support my efforts. They will have an amazing time on the ship and so will I. I can't wait to check out the link and get inspired!
nliedel, I think I might take you up on your offer of extra positive pep talks! I hope you don't mind. that is a very generous offer.
Kamy, it is great to hear from you! I know we can do it together. Let's not be strangers to WISH anymore. THese guys are the best!
DizznyChick, hang in there with the stress, I am making a poster today to help keep me on track and motivated. Perhaps that is something you might want to do? I hope you have fun on your trip.
KathyFP, you are right! I will definetely keep posting here, seeking help for me, but also to help others that are in a need of a boost.
beckmrk04, thanks for the wishes, and congrats to you! Way to go on getting going. I realize through your post that 3 weeks will go by no matter what and by your example I could be down, it is just a matter of doing it!
ohMom, thanks for being here. I somehow knew you would be! YOu have always given me strenght and encouragement and I will forever be thankful for that.
LuvTigger, I am the queen of excuses! but I have to say this, that about 2 weeks ago, I asked my DH to get all the chips out of the house. I haven't had too many since then. Before then I would eat probably a bag a day...

WITH sour cream

but since then I have been better and I have probably eaten things I shouldn't have, I know I have cut down on calories and that feels great.
Seahunt, disneyfanz04, taeja71, DisneyGirl Thank you, thank you, thank you! I reread your posts today and I appreciate all of the uplifting words. I know that it is a decision to just start. And I am making that decision today. I am off today! One day inbetween student teaching assignments and I took a nap, I am going to do some cleaning, and some DISing! I also could have gotten the bag of chips and sr cream. I originally had planned to do that because I was going to have my own "destress" party, but with your posts I realized how stupid that really is. Everything counts, there is no good reason to eat that way and so be it. It is time for healty me!