Hear, Hear to a great group of women, you truly crack me up.

Char

 Liz

Isn't it great to feel desired by your hubby and feel that is a good thing.  I know that I felt so bad about myself even though my hubby never complained or anything like that, it was how I felt about me.  Now that I have dropped 53lbs and my hubby is always grabbing at me I enjoy it.

And just remember it's the little steps in life that will take you far, not the huge steps, those will always set you up for disappointment and a fall.

Good luck on your journey

Char 

Well, bikini on a boat...I did it!  I haven't been in a two-piece since I was a teenager (I'm 44).  I still have a little pouch but my husband likes that and asked that I not get rid of it.  We'll see what happens, I still have a little bit lose before my goal has been reached.

I lift my glass to you ladies!

Happy Saturday,

Patti 

Good for you, Patti!  See how much your self esteem has improved with your weight loss?  Isn't it fantastic!  I know you looked hot in that bikini too.  Your husband is very proud of your new figure if he bought a suit for you to wear on the boat.  You're not very far from your goal I see.  I can't wait until I'm where you are now. 

Char, thanks for the kind words and encouragement.  I am always amazed at how my hubby sees me so differently than I see myself.  I am so blessed to have him in my life.  He has never uttered one word about my weight, but I can see the pleasure in his eyes when he looks at me now.  I know my weight loss has pleased him very much.  He has always been attentive and affectionate, but like you said, the grabbing and the touching has increased dramatically when I lost some weight.  I can wait to see what is coming when I reach my goal! 

Liz

Hi Liz,

I could take this comment and run with it but I promise to be good and stay out of the gutter. 

BizzyLizzy1815:

I can wait to see what is coming when I reach my goal! 

I think the molds were broke when they made our husbands.  The looks I get from my husband now - wow.  His eyes popped out of his head when I showed up on the boat with my new bathing suit.  My husband has been real supportive of my alli program.  When I would do my weekly check-ins I would tell him the results and he would be so excited for me.  There are times that he's so happy to see me happy that he'll drive me into town and let me go hog-wild in the quilt shop.  A 1 hour drive just to let me go to a quilt shop!

I'm going to make a cocktail and lift my glass to you ladies!

Cheers

Patti 

I would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to all of you ladies!

I however have not done so well.

SW 2/24  174

CW 5/13  168 (2 weeks ago I was 164)

GW  145

I am 5'10"

I had a total knee replacement 1 1/2 years ago; I would like to get back to 145#.

Congrats to you for braving the bikini on a boat.....

Good luck on the remainder of your weight loss goal.

Char

tshiller

Don't be hard on yourself, and try not to compare yourself to others that you read about here on the boards.  Your journey may take longer than a lot of the rest of the gals, but it does not make it that less significant.

Stay positive, and just keep on plugging away, and any result that you see is still a positive thing.

Good luck and try not to get too discouraged.

char

Tshiller:

Remember that our weight can fluctuate as much as 7 lbs in one day due to hormones, water retention, sodium, stress, and many other things.  Don't let the darn scale get you discouraged.  I am losing my weight very slowly, and I have come to accept that as bering right for me.  If I don't reach my goal by summer perhaps I will by Christmas.  But I will reach it.  I have some weeks when I lose, some when I gain, and some when I am at a stand still.  I used to allow myself to get frustrated and let it ruin my day.  I came to realize that I was only sabotaging my hard work by giving in to frustration.  Now when I have a not so great weigh in day I allow myself a small, private pity party of no more than 15 minutes max.  The pity parties are getting shorter and shorter in duration as I am learning how to better cope with the numbers on the scale.  The numbers I see today are just a brief, fleeting reflection of where I am on my journey to be healthy and more attractive.  As long as I stick to the program they are rather insignificant.  I know that one day I will see the number on the scale that I hold in my heart.  You will too. 

Patti, here's a big hug (((((((((((((((((  PATTI  )))))))))))))))))  for you, and a toast ^/^ to your success, sense or humor, and support.

Liz

Liz

I just have to say that your words are so true, I know that is why I have forced myself to stop weighing in every day and stick to steping on the scale once a week.  Just like you it became very frustrating and destructive to me to weigh in every day.

Words of wisdom, thank you

Char

Good Monday Morning, Ladies!

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Both my kids came to the river so I had a wonderful weekend.  I did, however, succumb to my favorite candy...the jawbreaker.  No fat in the candy but calories always count.

The weather was beautiful, I think we hit 106 degrees.  I did a lot of walking on Saturday and a little bit of walking on Sunday.  We did go on the boat and the kids and I were able to walk on a sandbar.  Plus, I was able to do some walking in waist-deep water...an exercise my surgeon wants me to do.

Here's to all you ladies!

Cheers

Patti 

Hey Patti:

I doubt that a few jawbreakers did any damage, especially with all the walking you did.  I'm glad you had a nice time on the river.  Fresh strawberries are coming in where I live and hubby stopped at a farm and brought in two huge baskets.  They are sooooo good.  I had a little low fat Cool Whip in the fridge, so I topped mine with that.  Ummmm!  You can't find a strawberry in the supermarket that can compare to these fresh picked ones.  I feel so satisfied tonight, full of fresh strawberries which have almost no calories but are so yummy.  Now if I could do this well everyday I'd soon be at my goal.  Hope ya'll had a decent Monday. 

Liz

Fresh berries, yum!  I'm going into town tomorrow but I doubt the farmers will have any of their stuff on the side of the road as it will be a Tuesday and the farmers usually have their stands up over the weekend.

I had a milestone moment today and I was real excited and couldn't wait to post it to you ladies.  Well, I got sidetracked with my fishing pole and completely forgot what my milestone was.  Does weight loss affect the memory...I can't afford to lose anything there!

Have a great Monday evening!

Patti 

hi ladies,

 I bought my starter kit today, but have been doing research on Alli before using it. I hope to start my diet on Monday and the pill on Thursday.  You guys are awesome and killing me with laughter (lol).  I hope to lose about 75 and hope to do it by Christmas.  I love the encouragement and inspiration this message board brings.  The stories are amazing and truly give the support one needs to succeed.  I look forward to reading and hopefuly writing my own story soon.  Keep up the good work and most of all have faith in yourself and be patience.

 Sandy

Sandy

Welcom to the boards, and congratulations on taking the first step on your path to a healthier you.  Remember your success is totally in your control and you will get out of it what you put into it.  Also, if you don't already excersize remember to incorporate that into your life.  I have not been able to work out due to an ankle injury for 2 weeks now, and I have not lost a pound, but at least I did not gain any either.  So I can say without a doubt that incorporating excersize into yor life will definitely benefit your progress.

Good luck

Char

sw 210

cw 155

gw 145