Happy New Year!

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone!!

I just wanted to pop in and say hi and welcome to our new members. I was out of

town for a few days last week and wasn't able to respond to questions asked of

me by group members. I'm sorry I wasn't available but glad to see the questions

were answered by others on the list.

Someone asked yesterday about New Years Eve plans. Usually DH and I stay home,

but for the past 2 years, we've been partying at a friend-of-a-friend's home.

This guy has a great 'party' room with a huge stereo, pool table and wet bar.

DH and I went out for a late dinner before the party started. I'm not a

drinker, so I'm ALWAYS the designated driver. lol We (the girls) danced and

shook our booties to everything from " Hey Ya! " by Out Kast to Stevie Ray Vaughn

and some good southern rock. We finally got home at 2:30 am. It's a good thing

we only do that once a year!

Regarding the discussion about fiber supplements, it was my understanding that

Dr. A. suggested a supplement 15-30 minutes before meals to help us feel full

more quickly, thus eating less food. It's been awhile since I've read my book,

but that's what I remember about the reasoning behind taking fiber supplements.

For what it's worth, I had terrible gas and diarrhea during my first round of

Phase 1. My doc said I was eating way too much salad and not enough of the

'rougher' vegetables. Once I limited myself to 1 large salad a day (lunch), I

was much better. My second time on Phase 1, I added beans to my salads which

gave the salads a whole new dimension! The beans are soft and creamy in texture

and a nice contrast to the crunchy veggies in the salad.

I wish everyone a happy and healthy 2006!

Donna