Question:
How do you keep your moods

I'm doing well--losing well after 8 months, but I do find myself somewhat moody at time, as if I'm not sure about this person I'm becoming. Any words of wisdom? Thanks==    — charlene M. (posted on March 12, 2000)

March 12, 2000
I force myself to get up and out of the house!! I have joined a gym (for women only) and exercise 5 days a week. I also volunteer at a Christian radio station, WKES, (owned by the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago). I have also found that answering questions on this site and going into the chat room helps me. Lastly, I also volunteer at a local children's hospital and rock sick babies. I guess the more I focus on others the less I dwell on myself. I know I have been blessed by this surgery (I had the DS 1-6-00) and feel I have no reason to keep myself down. Until I can actually go back to work, keeping as busy as I can within my tolerance is what keeps me on track.
   — Fran B.

March 12, 2000
Great AVA so proud of you. ;-) You know there is a saying "What a difference a day makes" I think this can apply here... Yes, it amazing the planning that goes on as the pounds go off. I went to the Tulsa Home and Garden show today and walked over the whole thing, I spent 3 1/2 hours there. (all walking with my trusty water jug with me) I came home sore and tired but I'm already planning my next outing. Roberta: thank you for the kinds words that was so sweet...
   — Victoria B.