Thank you for your kind words, Paula. When I posted, I was truly speaking from the heart. I think that's why my post was so long. Tears came to my eyes when I read your reply. It means soo much to me to know that my words touched you in such a way. YOU have done so well!!! YOU are an inspiration!!! And I thank you.... Wanda

Wanda..... What a wonderful job you did outlining the phases in year one of our weight loss journey. Your post has really helped me as I'm trying to manuveur a huge bump in the road. Last month I weighed 127 pounds which is 2 pounds from goal. I began to panic as I always do at this stage of weight loss. How will I maintain if I never could before? Well, I was living a self-fulfilling prophsey (sp) this past month, started grazing d/t anxiety and as a result weighed 132 this month. Little did I know but I am in phase three. Indeed, REALITY CHECK PAULA! You soo helped me to adjust my attitude. I am working now on regrouping. I am going to fight to be healthly and slim too. Since your post I have renewed my commitment to myself. You woke me up gently. I love your attitude soo much, it is so positive. I taped this post to my bedroom mirror because as Julia said it is very encouraging and accurate. At the start of the day and the end of the day I read it again to encourage me. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Congratulations on your weight loss and positive mindset. May you lose the rest of your weight as you wish. Paula :wave

Darlene, Happy Anniversary!!!! A small tummy is wonderful I'm sure. I've been heavy my whole life and am just now learning what it feels to be a normal size. I still have 50 lbs to go to reach goal. I'm also 52. Yes, things are going good for me too. Mary

What a great transformation. You have done so well. WOW, to be 8 lbs within goal. Fantastic!!! Happy ReBirthday. Mary

Wanda, Thanks so much for sharing your journey this last year. It is amazing all the changes we all go thru. Happy Anniversary. Mary