A big thanks to everyone sharing their stories!

columbae86

Hi!

I just wanted to write a big thanks to everyone sharing their success stories. You know how it is... there are ups and downs during a diet, and the best way I found to encourage myself is to look at what people write, may it it scale or non-scale victories. Pictures speak a lot, of course, but every time I see people reaching their goal or being on the right track to reach it, it truly is an inspiration for me. And then, I tell myself: "Hey, if they can, is there any good reason why I couldn't? No. So do it, girl!" :-) People, you help me hang on on the most difficult days and get back on track when I fall down. I haven't lost so much so far (8 pounds), and my weight loss will "only" be 30 pounds (though I've always had it on, so it feels like it will be difficult to lose), but it still feels like a journey.

So yeah. A big thanks to MFP's community! :-) We don't know each other, but there is something gathering us here: we agree we want to be healthier. I'm somehow someone who needs a lot of encouragement, so reading your stories on a daily basis helps me sticking to my diet, and I think that this time, I will achieve my goal...

Good luck in your new life styles, everyone! :-)