Email from Cynthia (posted by Ashley)

(Note from Ashley: I'm so glad to get an update from someone, even it's in email format! I'm just posting it here for continuity's sake. 0=)

Hey Gang,

I find it a lot easier to write a mass e-mail than to try to post on the blog. I still try to read it but can never remember all of the details necessary to add to it.

How is everyone doing with food and exercise. I have worked out 3 times in the last week, which is not great but not bad either. I think that as a family we have definitely improved our food choices in the last several weeks. Lean meat and lots of fruits and vegetables. Whole grains and very few sweets or fried foods.

It is still really easy to stop and get a burger rather than cook, but that has happened only a few times. We have tried some new recipes for chicken that we all love. One is a marinate made with olive oil, garlic, brown sugar and vinegar. No salt is needed so it is much healthier all the way around.

My annual physical is tomorrow and I know that my weight is about 20 lbs lower than the last time I saw her. I am really excited about that.

Granny Madge does not have e-mail, but reports that her blood sugar is really doing great and she feels good.

Kudos to all you losers out there.

Love to all,

Cynthia