Happy ASD Anniversary!

I've been participating here on asd for a year today. That means I've
been maintaining my weight for 18 months now.

I love reading menu posts, exercise routines and all the recipes.

I've learned a lot from each of you. I wouldn't have dreamed of lifting
weights without Chris and Dally making it sound cool. Beverly and jmk
finally got me over my fear of bike riding on the narrow roads here.
Perple and Jenn's search for answers and openness to new directions helps
me not get rigid about *my* way. Meeting Amy IRL was great fun and I'd
like to get together with more of you. Diva and Mary M and Barbara
Hirsh continue to inspire by simply keeping on. JayJay's no-nonsense
posts are honest and always real. Even Igor's fretting over the
difficulties of keeping off his weight makes me grateful for my easier
temperament. Beeswing, Tonia, Elly, Julianne, Janice, Ally, Susan and
Kasey - I hate to leave anybody out - you're all amazing!

My weight fluctuates between 110 and 113 and I try not to let it bug me.
My legs have reshaped themselves since I started bike riding, maybe it's
muscle! lol Chris' goal range seems more sane. What's important is that
all my size *four* clothes (and the size 2 Old Navy khakis g) fit me
and I feel wonderful. For the first time in my life I consider myself to
be a healthy, active, athletic person and I really like that. I
celebrated today by doing my oldest and newest forms of exercise.
Pilates this morning, 18 mile bike ride after lunch and a glorious 3 mile
walk with my tunes humming in my ear after supper. I'm happy.

So I lift my glass of water to salute you all. This is a cool place.
I'm staying.

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Walking (but mostly biking!) on . . .
Laurie in Maine
207/110 60 inches of attitude!
Start: 2/02 Maintained since 2/03