Thanks so much everyone .. I am so flattered and overwelmed by all the sweet words - I never even dreamed I could some day by up there in that left hand corner like this .. I feel like such a celebrity now - so thanks for making me feel so special
Jen - Big Kiss hon - you have always been my best cheerleader and I love you for being there for me through thick and thin - quite litterly
BFF
Kathy - thank you
Sandy - Hugging you back babe
Jane - Thank you - and I sure hope to see you back posting soon - we miss you! But sure looks like you have been doing good getting back on track - keep up the good work and maybe we will se you even sooner right?!
Oxy - You are so right - whether it is 20 lbs or 80 lbs it is all relative isn't it?! ... and sometimes yes it can be harder to lose a smaller amount cause it is so easy to kid yourself that maybe that extra 10 lbs doesn't really matter anyway ... but we all feel the same when we are not happy with our bodies .... it helps too I think, when you stop viewing it as a race - you know first one to the finish line counts type thing - in reality this is always gonna be a journey even when you've each goal - the lifestyle we have choosen to help lose the weight is the one we have to continue on to maintain also - when we realize this is for a lifetime this plan and not a momnet that's when some of the anxiousness is released and we can just enjoy the ride ya know?!
We look forward to welcoming you to the Skinny Minnies soon!
Stacy - Ah yes .. Halloween, Christmas and Easter - teh 3 worst candy holidays of the year .. trust me, we all battle with those temptaions even at LL .... the first week is the tougest - but get through this first week and the reward you will get after your first WI will help strenthen your resolve to keep going and each time you say no to temptaion it gets easierand easier as youget stronger and stronger - and sexier and sexier too
..... I used to tell myself when I first began the plan and saw al lthe seasonal candies coming out .. you know what that same stuff will be right there this time next year - so I'm just gonna wait until I am at goal and then I will treat myself ..and you know what it's true - that candy isn't going nowhere! there will be many, many more oppurtunities to have it but next time Halloween comes it will be you sporting that sexy red dress .. now that feeling is gonna be way better that any taste of candy will be today dont'cha think?!
Elaine - Thanks sweetie - High praise indeed coming from Ms October
I sure hope I can continue to do justice to November what you did for October .... hugs
Rhonda - Thank you so much for you kind words. Just keep your eye on the prize and take it one day at a time .. you can do it!
My best advise is to make sure you follow the tips they give like pre-cooking and portioning and packaging food in advance, don't be afraid to get creative with the seasonings (salt free ones of course) us eteh recipie thread to find some good staples to tehdaily menu's and stay active on the boards .. join a thread you can connect with so that you can get that moral support to keep going on the tough days and have someone to share the laughs with on the good.
Dana - Why thank you
Cindy - Thank you - and guess what?! ... Extreme Makeover IS back on!!!
Friday nights on ABC at 8pm - AWSOME huh?!
Robin - Thank you - looks like your doing pretty darn good yourself - keep up the good work and we will be sing you in LL soon
Well gotta dash get DS from a playdate (he is on mid term break) and then off to get dd from school be back later - thanks again everyone
Barbara