It's me Mandie

I just wanted top hop in here and say that even with everyone thinking how different they look and everything...I really just feel like I am starting to be me again. I have been going crazy with my digital camera and take pictures nearly everyday. I have once again changed my pictures on my profile...I look like I am going back to the 80's with the big hair coming back. I forgot to put lipstick on today...UGH...you can really tell in this picture. Anyway... Even though I am losing slow, I am at least losing. Thinking positive these days is helping me alot. I still have 200 pounds to lose. That will put me at 160. The lowest I ever weighed was 150 in second grade, so if that says anything about me...I really do not know what I will look like when I lose all this extra baggage. I have been over 220 pounds since, gosh like about 6th grade? That is over 20 some years ago. I was impatient at first, but I am now finally starting to realize: this is a lifelong venture. It has taken me a lifetime to get where I am now, and it will take me awhile to get back. Also, over the Christmas break in classes, I am going to try and update my website...so keep on the look out for that! I am finally putting the link to it on my profile. Love to you all... Mandie

You look great and are a very caring person. I am glad you keep positive it helps all of us here. Keep up the hard work. YOur pics are fabulous... Love & hugs Pattiann

Mandie, you look wonderful. I love your hair, it is so shiny and pretty. Keep up the good work. You can really tell it. Pam W

Mandie, I admire your patience!! I too have a long way to go, but I've been very impatient about the whole process. I've also been going crazy with the camera. I just bought a brand new digital one (tax write-off) for my business. I'm taking pictures of myself at all angles thinking' "Hmmmm...I wonder what my tush looks like, hmmm.......I wonder what my thighs look like from behind (still not a pretty picture mind you!)!! That's the great thing about those digital cameras--The erase button!! Phew..no more thinking, "Did the photo shop guy see these gross pictures?" Your new pictures are really cute and I can really see the difference in your face (chin especially). I'm too chicken to put pictures up just yet. I'm probably being vain. Keep up the good work! You're lookin great! C Leigh

Oh Mandie, I LOVE your hair!! You look sooooo pretty! Keep up the good work- you'll get there!!

You are doing great Mandie! We have to keep the goal in mind, and day to day. Can't overthink it or we will drive ourselves WACKY . You are looking wonderful! You are a beautiful girl and you can tell you are feeling more comfortable in your "own skin". Keep posting those pics! Love to see them. I need to do new pictures also...this time full body. lol I am such a chicken. This week I am going to make myself a new shirt, and I want to take pictures of myself in it. Then I will post a good picture. Maybe if it snows again Friday I will take pics out in the snow! hehe Kathie 285/272/**219**/150ish??? http://www.xanga.com/reddkatt

Mandie the Hottie! You look great! And I, too, LOVE your hair! Mine is falling out in gobs! I still don't need a wig...yikes! I am so happy for you!