My little weight loss truimphant....

[jazzcat]

One thing that helps me is to set smaller goals. I need to lose 3 more pounds to be at the goal I set for my birthday in a week. Doubt it will happen but who knows. My next goal is to lose at least 13 pounds by Christmas. I think that one is doable, especially since I'm going to the gym on top of my nightly walking.

I do wish it would just hurry up and go away. I'm ready to be at my final goal. I will definitely be posting pictures when I get there.

[carole]

Great Stuff Lori, you are right we just have to set our goals in little increments, otherwise if we are unrealistic, the old vicious cycle starts again and low and behold before ya know it one is off the wagon again.

I dishearten myself by trying on some of my clothes I had not been wearing as I had re-gained the weight, thinking I should look better in them now, but really I know I was 5kgs lighter when I wore them, talk about punishing one self, silly really, I still have a long way to go myself to be feeling great and the moments of joy and excitement don't really last long when you realise you are still not happy, it is that little voice in the head up to it's nasty old tricks again, lol, .

I am thrilled for you Lori and I cannot wait to see your new pics, you are a very pretty lady regardless of your size,you must be very proud of your efforts and achieving so much., way to go Lori.

[jazzcat]

Thanks you Carole! Now I know where to come when I need a little pick me up!

[Uabassoon]

I have my slim mirror and my fat mirror, one in the bathroom is always flattering and the one in the bedroom is not as kind, so when i feel I look good in that one I know I have will have the results I want.

When I went to the Weight Watcher meetings they had a "magic mirror" It was one of those mirrors that makes you look thinner. I think it made you look something like 20 lbs thinner. I remember the first time I looked into it and I never thought I could actually look like that. But now I don't need the "magic mirror" anymore, it's a good feeling.

[Killearn Kitties]

Congratulations Carole! 5 kilos in 5 weeks is great! Keep at it, I am SURE you can get rid of the other 5. You're lucky that you are heading into the summer there, while I'm just heading into the winter. Brrrr ...

[Logan]

Laura, in your recent pictures, you look wonderful!!!! I know you are just beaming at that great accomplishment! 46 pounds is remarkable and you're keeping it off!!

My friend, Sherry, who is also doing the LA Weight Loss diet calls us (Scott, Helen, Andrew and me) the "Incredible Shrinking Family". I like that name! Scott is doing a modified Atkins diet as it seems to work best for him and of course, I think he looks wonderful! Helen and I have been doing LA Weight Loss and Andrew is doing Weight Watchers, as I said before. Andrew and I are "neck and neck" at 21 pounds each now. Helen has probably lost around 10, but with her exercise, weight training, etc, it really shows and she didn't have much to lose anyway.

The nicest thing is when people start to notice. I had a lady pull me aside after church yesterday and say "You and your husband look wonderful". Wasn't that nice? The changes in the way our clothes fit us is cool and I'm wearing things that were stuffed in the back of the closet that haven't fit in years now. I was just sick of feeling "fat". I want this to be permanent, a real lifestyle change, and I truly think it is going to be! Maybe I'm having my midlife crisis or something, but if I lose my 48 pounds, I've admitted that I'm going to do something "fun". Not only will I plan to wear a two piece bathing suit, I might just get my belly button pierced too! I figure if I can get comfortable enough to show my belly to anyone, then I'm going to show it off in style!!!!

Keep up the good work, Carole, and yes, we should support each other. I didn't want to say anything about my plan until I had something to show for it! LOL!!!

Logan

[jazzcat]

Wow Logan, that is terrific! I didn't realize your whole family was doing it, that really helps doesn't it? Yes, it's great when people notice and when you can fit into something that has been packed away for a long time. I want to see before and after pictures of you when you hit your goal (belly ring included ).

Laura, I too have noticed how great you look in pictures. Knowing what you've done has help inspire me.

Congrats to Lut, Calliesmom and everyone!