proudtexan71 Member

Not many people know that I have earned my black belt in WadoRyu Karate. Or that one of my goals for loosing weight is so I can play softball again. Good thread!

Looks like we have quite a bit in common - sending friend request now. :smile:

You are in the right place.

I feel the same way about this site & my friends here. Phenomenal job! So glad to know you! :happy:

I have a great group of friends - haven't met any of them in person. I'll be honest though . . . I registered over a year ago, I was doing ok, but not great. Then a few months ago, I saw some post of people looking for more friends, friends who log on consistently, who would really help them w/ their journey. I thought…

Mom of 2 (18 - son, 12 - daughter). I felt real guilty working out instead of spending time w/ them. After 4 months and changing the way I live - they get it. And they are happy for me. My daughter goes to the gym w/ me sometimes. I'm very blessed.

That is awesome - thank you so much for posting these. You are doing great ~~ Keep it up!

I just finished my first workout. I'm excited - Let's Do This!!

No more blood pressure medication!

Webster. One of my favorite places to eat is the restaurant in the hotel where I work. It also helps me get used to asking the chef's to cook things in a better way for me.

LOL - that was unexpected. Thanks for the chuckle.

Welcome! Add request sending now . . . :happy:

If they have the time and the "want to" - more power to them. For me, I do good to get matching sox on. However, my 12-yr old tells me that that really isn't important anymore. :happy:

I'm a Texan and proud of it - born in 1971. :smile:

Ben - this is absolutely amazing! I've said it once, I'll say it again - - You are The Man!!!

You have come to the right place. Welcome aboard! :smile:

No, it doesn't seem sad - we all need friends! :smile:

Welcome Courtney! Your friend was right, this is truly a great site. The support I get from here really helps. Add request sent!

Don't say "only" - - 20 lbs is a great accomplishment.

I smile more. :happy:

I guess I should consider myself pretty lucky. Mine haven't shrunk at all - and w/ the weight loss, I'm more aware of them than I've ever been. However, I'm preparing for it - I still have quite a way to go. :happy:

I'm in - check your inbox!!

It's never, ever too late! You can do this!

My butt is getting smaller and my boobs aren't! :laugh:

I love the way I feel when I workout. I love it when I set a goal - then meet it faster than I planned. But, I especially love it when I return to the sales floor because the items I brought to the fitting room are too big. I've never considered myself vain but this is fun!!

You have every right to be proud. Keep up the great work!

It will get better - DON'T GIVE UP!

You are going to do great! Pictures give great motivation and shows you the progress you will make along the way. I have quite a few along w/ one of when I was at my goal weight. I'm just not brave enough to post them. Best of luck!

I suck at %'s but for me my pals are crucial to my success. I love their witty jokes, reading how their days went - - in many situations all these are parts of their weight-loss journey and I'm honored that they share it with me. Just my two cents . . . :smile:

I'm currently going to school for Hospitality Management - I'd love to travel around opening hotels. I've done it twice, it's a lot of hard work - but I love it!