wouldn't it be nice if we could have a convention and all get together!? man, that would be the BEST! some of us haven't revealed our faces, some of us have, but who is going to remember? mj turned into a chihuaua, missy is a pair of feet, i'm a quilt, irishrose showed us wedding pictures, but in the end we are all pretty much incognito.but we are all cared for, and we all care about each other so much, and our human quilt is far from finished! plenty of room and warmth for more players! so welcome, newbies! one of you will probably win the 1/4's this month, since the first month is when you drop a lot of free water. it's still weight so it counts. us older members, been here 3 months so far myself, are a little slower--slow and steady wins the race, but not the fat q! if you have a significant amount to lose, come on in! we're here for the long haul! this isn't a "diet" it's a life, and we are trying to make it the longest and healthiest possible, with change. change your bad eating habits to good ones you can live with. change your mind to not want those things that keep you from your goal. change the way you look at yourself--for me, i'm not a fat old woman, i'm a 'getting slim' senior powerhouse, and i'm going to tell myself every day. i have the power to be a slimmer me! good luck everybody!