garrisonwife Member

I don't normally post on the boards much...but this just made my morning!! I know that "wanting to be a Before" feeling. I'm kind of a "Before" person, now, at 173 and 5'3". Only problem is...when I look in the mirror I still see the 260 pound girl standing there. I do wish more folks would talk about the psychological…

I have used several. The one I always get these days is Cellucor C4 (Icy Blue Razz is my fave flavor). I am by NO MEANS a doctor, but I would suggest using it only if you're about to do some heavy lifting, or truly intense exercise. Also, I would try to start out by taking one scoop, seeing how you do on it, and slowly…

Hope every newbie lifter reads this!!! (Thanks, Steph, for posting on your profile...yes, I was stalking you.) ????

I am so unbelievably proud of you!!! Not only am I proud of you for your weight loss and how SMOKIN' HOT you look...but I'm also proud of you because you have gained so much! You have gained knowledge...which we all know is the biggest issue with folks trying to change their way of life. You researched and experimented,…

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I agree 100% about the guy thing, which is why I feel so blessed to have found my husband. As I type this...I have had a miserable week filled with pain and exhaustion, and STILL, my husband tells me every single day how lucky he is to be with me. It's mind-boggling, really. And it…

I posted this thread months ago here and (after some "gentle nudging" from others) in the Success Stories board...and I cannot even BEGIN to describe my gratitude and love for every single person who has read my (very long) story and commented, messaged me, added me as a friend, etc. Above all, I am moved beyond words by…

Thank you so much, everyone!! It truly means the world to me that so many people care!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

I posted this thread months ago...and I cannot even BEGIN to describe my gratitude and love for every single person who has read my (very long) story and commented, messaged me, added me as a friend, etc. Above all, I am moved beyond words by other stories of people facing they're own "adventures". So many have written,…

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You are NOT a wimp!! So many people read my story and then think that they're own issues shouldn't matter. The thing is...everyone's "issues" are their own, you know? Thanks for your kind words...I am planning on doing a "big" update on my year anniversary on MFP. As for the ex...I'd rather not get into much of that on the…

Thanks so much, everyone!! I appreciate all the love, support and feedback I've gotten from this post! I've made some truly amazing friends through this process as well! Thank you!!

You guys are absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much for all of your kind words! I appreciate them more than you know! It hasn't been easy by any means...but I am proud of myself for getting this far, and now I know I will continue to fight to get to where I need and want to be! You guys rock!!! Thanks again!!

You, sir...are quite amazing yourself!! I looked at your profile, and was saying, "Right on!!" the entire time. :smile: Friend request is coming your way! Hope that's ok! Thanks so much for your comment!

You are too kind! Thank you so much! I will do my best to keep everyone posted. I will probably do another "update"...aka..."really long post that a lot of folks won't read" ha ha!!...once I hit my one year mark! It's definitely neat to have it all written out so that I can see how far I've come. :-) Thanks again! :-)

Thank you to EVERYONE who has read my story and posted comments or sent private messages. As you can imagine...I've been a bit bombarded with private messages, so I just wanted to post here that I will do my BEST to try and get back to each one of you individually...but it may take me a little while. Thanks, again, for all…

Thanks so much, everyone!!! Since I first posted my story, I've received a huge outpouring of love and support!! I cannot even begin to thank you guys enough for all of your love and encouragement! It means more to me than you will ever know! I appreciate your kind words so very much! A lot of people have suggested that I…

I am so sorry that you also lost your mom!! It is such a tough thing to go through...no matter what age...especially if you were close. She is the one who taught me to never give up!! She is the one who showed me that even in facing death...you can have hope. She is the one who taught me that I can CHOOSE every single day…

You just made my whole year!! I can't remember the last time someone called me a "babe". :blushing: Thank you so much!!! Yes!! Go lift heavy things and put them back down!!! Love it! :drinker:

Thank you SO much for such amazingly sweet words! Makes my whole heart smile. :heart: Honestly, this quote is the absolute truest thing I've ever read...especially when I look at how my life has been. "You never know how strong you are...until being strong is the only choice you have." I had to make a choice...wallow…

Thank YOU from the bottom of MY heart for saying such kind words. I think we all have our "reasons" or "excuses" to put things off, not do them at all, etc. It would be extremely easy for me to say, "I'm going to wait until after the holidays to start!" I've done it soooo many times before. The difference this time? I know…

Hearing...well, READING...the words "I am so proud of you!" seriously...and I do mean...SERIOUSLY...means the absolute world to me. It really does make this all worth it. Thank you...from the bottom of my heart! :heart: :heart: :heart:

You are so incredibly kind!! I can't thank you enough for such amazing words of love and encouragement! :-) And for the record...I am SO BLESSED to have my husband. I can say...with the utmost honesty...that man has been my saving grace, other than God. He has been everything I could have ever dreamt of and more. He is my…

First, let me say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has sent me private messages and commented on here. I know I keep saying it, but I am in absolute AWE of you all!! I cannot even begin to express my appreciation for the huge outpouring of love and support that you guys have given me!! Thank you just doesn't seem to be…

First...I'd like to welcome you to the MFP forums. I know it seems like people are attacking you, but please understand that A LOT of these people have been here a very, very long time, and they have seen "tough love" work wonders. And honestly, when it comes to your own health...it's going to take some tough love...from…

Please understand that I never meant for anyone to feel as though their own issues are any "worse" than mine. Believe me when I say that this was NOT an overnight process. I didn't just wake up one morning and start squatting 110lbs!! Lol! I've had this disease for over nine years, and I spent most of those years listening…

I just want to say thank you to every single person that took the time (quite a long time, too! Ha!) to read my story and send me messages or comments. I'm so sorry if I didn't get back to each of you individually, but please know that all your love and support means the absolute WORLD to me!!! It's kind of difficult to…

Thank you so much!! :-) God has already blessed me WAY more than I deserve! :heart:

Just wanted to say thank you to EVERYONE who has commented or sent messages!! I never thought my story would get so much attention! I appreciate each one of you so very much...even if I wasn't able to respond to each person individually!! Love and hugs around the room!!! :heart:

Thank you so much!! I have definitely realized over the past couple of years that God does EVERYTHING for a reason...and those reasons will always lead to something good...whether we realize it at the time or not. I appreciate your kind words! God bless!!

No...thank YOU!!! :drinker: