Boy everyone is so inspiring today. We are still in recovery mode from my dad's fall the other night.

I want to comment on everyone's blogs, but it's not in the cards right now. I am just trying to keep my head above water and at least post something in my blog everyday. I look forward to getting to know all of you (some again!) but it will be a slow process. I don't want anyone to think I am not interested, I really am. I applaud all your successes and appreciate the motivating posts. But I already spend so much time writing my blog, reading posts, logging my food and doing various things on the computer that it consumes several hours of my day. I don't have any more to give. So if I do a drive by please know I wish I could write more.

The last time I tried to lose weight (just with Calorie King) I got so caught up with reading and writing and logging I lost sight of what I was doing. It became all form and no substance and of course I didn't stick with it.

This time I want it to be different; me first; permanent weight loss; healthy me!!!

Thankfully, I am off to a good start. I lost 7 pounds this week. It's only the first week and on South Beach it's typically to lose 10 to 15 pounds during Phase 1, so I am right on the money. I feel in control. I already have more energy. All steps in the right direction. I am feeling confident, but not overly, Just enough to put the pep back in my step and the positive back in my attitude. It's a beautiful thing.

Wishing you all a wonderful rest of the day!!!