Hi again

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Hi again,

Thanks for the quick feedback and welcomes. Both of the posts (Peg

and Eunice) are exactly the medication I need right now.

I'm going walking in the morning and need to take it slow. My

doctor has cautioned me about exercise because he believes that I'll

go nuts and hurt myself. He's stressing diet.

He (and both of you) are right. That has to be number one, but I'm

going to walk as well. Maybe some Nautilus - light.

And Peg... 40 pounds since September!! That is truly inspirational

and motivational. I've gained about the same amount in that time

frame.

Stress is also a factor due to my job, my studies (I'm working on a

doctorate in urban education) and my young daughter. She's more of

a stress relief, she's a joy at 18 months, but I've got to ensure

that I'm around for her. I'm an older dad (46 - soon) and need to

be able to play with her, not have her push me around in a

wheelchair.

Thanks again for the support, sorry for the long posts. My wife,

another wonderful source of support, is calling. Wow - I hear the

fireworks at First Night here in Boston! Happy New Year everybody!