if you're thinking about giving up...

DON'T!

i have always thought of myself as an independent person when it has come to weight loss. i was convinced that i could do it on my own and that i could achieve my goals by myself! i was (literally) a big girl and thought i didn't need anybody to help me along. i had it all under control...right? WRONG! i was so independent because i was embarrassed that i couldn't figure it out on my own. but when a co worker of mine turned me on to this site, it was like she had given me the greatest gift i've ever received. i had tried many ways to figure out how to lose this weight, but this site has helped me in so many ways that i can't even explain!

- i am happy to say that although i know none of you, you are some of the greatest friends i have in my life! your encouragements have helped me accomplish so many things, and have pushed me to take baby steps to achieve my goals. THANK YOU!

- i've discovered that there are so many TASTY AND FUN ways of eating and exercising that i never knew of 'til i read all of your posts and blogs. THANK YOU AGAIN!

- i have lost 8 lbs so far and it is the most success i've had since trying to lose this weight...which is a LONG time. this site is wonderful for helping you CELEBRATE what you've achieved so far.

- i am so freakin' happy and excited and thrilled and, and, and... i never realized how much i missed being happy, all of the time. see, i'm smiling right now!

- i am able to finally tackle personal issues rationally instead of feeding my feelings. diet and exercise is seriously putting my brain into order. it has put so many aspect of my life into perspective. it's an awesome feeling!

- i feel peace.

so if you feel discouraged, or angry, or sad or "fat", please know that when you keep on fighting the good fight, you will find that you're a winner in the end. we are all here to support each other and help in any way we can. don't get me wrong, there are MANY days when i want to scarf down loads of junk food, but i think about the tiny little pound i just lost and wonder if i really wanna work as hard i have to lose it, just to do it all over again!? usually, the answer is no! hehe.

use this site to it's full potential.
reach out to us.
keep moving.
and realize how great you truly are.

much love to all of you today, and to all of our veterans, past and present. thank you all so much.
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