Welcome to all the newbies!

[Guest guest]

I wanted to extend a huge, warm welcome to all the new people that

have joined our group. Katcha and Eva who help monitor the group

and usually send out the welcomes are both on vacations. So I

thought I would welcome you and let you know that if you have any

questions, please ask. You will find tons of support here.

I think often times when one joins this group they join as a last

effort to hopefully loose weight. I know I did. I just wanted to

say that the greatest things I have gained from IE is that the

obsessiveness stopped for me. I feel much saner and healthier in

mind, body and spirit. I think I'm much happier too. And, I have

learned to love and accept my body. It doesn't mean that I don't

want to loose any weight because I do, but the focus has shifted and

it is no longer my main goal. If it happens, it happens. I know

that I am a good Mom and wonderful person even if I'm not thin. If

people don't like me the way I am, that is their problem not mine.

I strive to be as healthy as I possibly can. I wish this for all of

you new people as well.

Alana