Hi!

[Mary]

Hi everyone!

I missed you all tonight. Sorry I didn't make it. Monday was my
first day back at work in 3 years, and it has been quite a transition.
I am teaching 9th grade English at San Ysidro High School, and today
was the first day of school. It was a good day! Our school has
interesting hours - 8:55 AM - 4:00 PM. I thought I would make it to
group tonight, but I was so busy and TIRED! I forgot what it was like
to get up and get to work...

Things have been going well, I think. I missed last week because I was
in Nashville. But I've been eating healthy meals with the occasional
splurge (like a small scoop of ice cream once a week, for example). I
am still having 1-2 shakes per day. I am really enjoying the Eat-Clean
Diet book by Tosca Reno that Amanda suggested - I am using her
principles mostly and will continue to do so. I don't think I've lost
or gained lately, but I feel good.

I am going to be at our group next week, but I'll be talking with
Cordelia or someone about joining a maintenance group after that.
It's been quite a journey, that's for sure!

I'm looking forward to seeing you all next week and finding out how
things are going for you all. Hope you are happy and feeling good
about yourself - that is the most important thing.

Take care!
Mary :-)