Love it. Awesome post. I am trying think of losing a 100 pounds as a 100 mile trip. Each pound is a mile ( sure feels like it) and I want to be able to look back at the scenery along the trip. Sometimes getting to the finish is the best part of the experience. I want to enjoy every day I have.

I had a few bad days last week but I made it through the weekend without going over at all, which is huge for me. I've been sticking to my workouts and hopefully I'll see some changes at my weigh in on Friday! Huge celebration weekend coming up with my husband's birthday, sil graduation and Mother's Day. I know I need to bust my butt so that I don't overdo it! It's gonna be hard.

Congratulations on your accomplishments! I too, have a pair of pants that were tight and now they are starting to bag a bit. lets keep up the great work!

Hi Gals. I signed up to be a part of this group and then I fogot....Honestly, forgot....damn part-timers...that's what my friends say whenever they forget something. It is embarrassing, and I apologize. I read several of the posts and you are all heading in the right direction. It's so dang hard. I told my daughter today I want to lose a 100 pounds, I want it instantly and without any pain or struggle. I got a good laugh out of her anyway. Last week I made an appointment to see my cardiologist to see if I could be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery as I had a 4 way bypass and a-fib a couple years ago. Then I chickened out and decided not to go. I have been so heavy for so long and I just don't have the umpapa to be as determined as you all are. But, that is a bad attitude and I know better. I'm using a stationary bike most days, but it's a lot harder than I remember. I climb up and down the stairs for exercise and walk, but not much is happening. I can't help but feel they are giving me too many calories to eat. Most the time I'm under. How do you feel about that?

Thank you so much for your speedy reply. I understand. I am at 248 and am 68 years old. The Dr. told me last November to go gluten free, and so grocery shopping was a nightmare at first. I have my daughter and three of her boys living with me. She moved back from Austin Texas to take care of me after the heart surgery and they are still here....and I say that with joy. I am very lucky to have them. But it's a lot of work as I'm cooking, cleaning, shopping etc like I used to do. Being alone would be awful The youngest is 11 and all boy, and very busy. LOL I have found that many gluten free products are very high in sodium and carbs, so go figure. As a diabetic of 34 years, etc, I thought maybe the gastric bypass would be the answer. I have so many clothes that I can't wear and I guess that is what I find the most discouraging. Sounds like your husband supports your efforts and that is very nice. You are very pretty. and have a nice smile. Just think how much you will be smiling when you get to where you want to be. They tell me 150 but I haven't been at that weight since before my first child was born, and he will be 45 at the end of this month. I told all three of them that they were not allowed to go past 39, just like me, but nobody listens....LOL So the "kids" are going to be 43, 44 and 45 between now and July. So you are younger than they are. I found out last week that I will be a great grandmother for the first time in December, or early January. I am very excited. I love being the age I am as I didn't think I'd see it with 3 bouts of cancer, and the heart surgery. Now if I can just adopt your optomistic attitude, I'll get things moving here. Thanks for chatting with me. Carolyn, aka fixenheimer ( grandpa's nickname)

Wow....26 pounds gone....how awesome. Love your picture with the baby. So sweet!!!

Thank you! That's my daughter. The picture is kind of old now!