Can ya stand another?....

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Well ladies, I joined WW Jan 4th. Not because it was the New Year, though it dawned on me after that night, but because I'm simply not happy with me. I'm not losing weight for health purposes. Though this is a nice plus. Not to fit in a certain size cuz I don't really care about that number....but.... I'm losing weight because DEAR GAWD I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror ANYMORE without knowing that I am putting effort into losing a large portion of me OR bringing a large portion of me back.... The strong, self- confident side.

Truthfully I REALLY miss seeing my collar bones and I can't remember seeing them last. Oh and I miss my "chin" note the single form of the word...I'd like to lose her sisters under there!
I had a picture taken with my kids and Minnie Mouse on Christmas Eve and I looked like ... Well, I'm not sure, but I know I'm damn sure not happy about it.

Anyway, the side of me that is not happy or confident will not allow me to post what I weigh now. But let's just say it's a LOT more then I thought it was. In fact I asked them if their scale was broke So...I'd like to give my goal "area" and the loss to date.

The goal would be 140-130 at the moment, if more, then that's fine too. I'll see how I feel when I reach this. But, I decided losing the weight will be a nice long ride and I'm setting 10 pound goals for myself. So far to date I have lost a little over four pounds almost five but not enough for my book mark. I'm doing core on WW and I'm enjoying the extra 35 flex points a week when I just need that little something to get me through.

I joined the BB's at WW but I figured why not be with friends, instead working on a life change and getting to know a new bunch of people.

I'm over the grumpy stages already so except for monthly cravings I should be good to go ;D If I can quit smoking and never look back then I can quit eating crap and never look back!

So, do y'all have room for one more?

Lisa

[LoriB]

Of course!!

The more the better, more people to motivate, congratulate when things are going good, and boost us up when it is not!

[Sheryl]

That is really great. Some of us are doing WW, I think Marci, Tee and I are all doing Flex. I have had great success so far, so highly recommend WW! Different people are following different plans, but seem to be enjoying really good success.

The WW boards are great for tips and recipes etc but there are TOO many people and they rotate through fast, so it is hard to get to know people. Well, at least for me, I just couldn't really form connections with people there.

[Mary Ann]

Sheryl, I had the same feeling when I was on WW about their boards. Not that everyone wasn't great; but it lacked the intimacy we have here. To me, you guys are more than just other people who want to drop a few pounds. You're all very important to me.

And Lisa, I have to tell you I am so extremely proud of you for quitting smoking! You really did it!!! That was a huge accomplishment, and it took guts, strength, and real staying power. I admire you so much for doing that!

I have every faith that you can do this too. It helps some people to make a public statement of their starting weight, and it doesn't help others. But it doesn't really matter where we start from; it matters how we make the journey.

Here's to US.

[Trailpal]

woo hoo! the more the merrier! I'm so glad to hear you quit smoking, I know its tough! My sister was great at quitting, she must've quit at least 5 times, she's now been smoke free for 10 years!

[Chrisnstar]

of course, you're among friends here lisa!

[MJ]

There's always room for one more Lisa. Welcome.

MJ

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Thank ladies!

Sometimes I think quitting smoking was easier because I dont have to continue to live. I think it'd be easier to never have to eat again then to make healthy choices LOL but, that won't work somehow

I'm almost half way to my first goal. Then I'll set the next.

[Marci]

lildot said:

Thank ladies!

Sometimes I think quitting smoking was easier because I dont have to continue to live. I think it'd be easier to never have to eat again then to make healthy choices LOL but, that won't work somehow

I'm almost half way to my first goal. Then I'll set the next.

Boy I hear ya there, wish we could just live on air until our bodies are back where they should be-it would be easier. But I guess we have to learn some new eating habits along the way anyways....
Good job to set smaller goals along the way-don't forget to treat yourself to something nice when you get there-something non edible is a good idea. For me its a leather jacket at the 20 dollar leather store. It almost fit when I tried it on-I could zip it at least. But the arms were a little snug.
I figure it will take me a couple years to get to the point I want to, and yeah its about 117 lbs, a whole person. Just think how brand new we will feel? Woman reborn!
Course then I have a nice reward waiting at the end...finding my long wanted gaited horse.
I can't think of a better group to lose weight with.