Can we talk diets?
First off...my heart and prayers go out to the people of Boston and all those affected by this senseless tragedy. It is a painful reminder of how vulnerable we are still are as a country. To anyone directly affected by the events in Boston yesterday, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and send my wishes for a world at peace. OK this is bound to generate a lot of talk. Diets. Ugh..I know I know that dreaded "d" word. Too many of us know it. Well....mine has officially begun. I have a goal to lose ultimately about 25 pounds, but am saying 20 for now (sounds realistic). Been on a diet for about 4 weeks, lost about 7-8 pounds and just when I think its not "that much" I look or imagine a 7-8 pound package of meat, and that is A LOT of weight! (makes me feel better)! I am not a scale person, I do not get hung up on numbers except the single digit number I like to see on my clothing label (do not like doubles but they seem to like me lately). With spring and summ