Hi Heather, No offense taken. I know sometimes when you write on the internet it can come across not the way the writer intended it to. It's a hard balance to express yourself by the written text without the voice of emotions behind it. (Does that make sense?) I kind of tired tonight. I spent a long day working my internship at the hospital. It's my 2nd to last day there and I wanted to make the most of it. Also I had to gather all the information I learned, interview my direct supervisor and put it into a PowerPoint presentation for my last college class.

I'm going to miss the ladies I've been working with. It's the first time I've worked in a office full of women where none of them are "catty". I'm very happy though. A year and half ago I set a personal goal for myself to be at "goal" weight by this December, to graduate with my Associates degree by this December and to be interning at my number #1 choice of hospital's in my area  (Silver Cross, Joliet, IL) and I've done it! I'm feeling very satisfied with myself and very grateful. Laura

Hi, I didn't get your real name, but thanks for writing. I have to say I haven't been in a bar by myself for over 20 years, I'm a full time college student and working on my internship at a local hospital. I just recently returned to the Catholic church (Catholics Come Home plan) and I love it! I had been attending the United Methodist Church for the last 20 years. So I'm not picking up any new addictions, other than I wish I could purchase a few more clothes since I've down sized. My budget can't afford it.

I believe my girlfriend is a little intimidated that I've taken charge of my life and taken the "bull by the horns". I am very positive in my attitude and don't let negative people get me down. I've been through too much negativity from being in a bad marriage for 15 years, my ex left me 5 years ago and remarried 1 week after our divorce was finalized. I went back to college and will be graduating in December. My only child is attending a Western Illinois University as a sophomore, he dad left her behind when he left us. (Don't know how someone could turn their back on their only natural child)

Life is good. I'm moving forward and it's all positive. I also believe my girlfriend misses the fact that I don't eat junk food anymore. Maybe I'm not "Food Fun" any more, but I certainly don't get preachy about it. If anything, I try not to make eating an issue. It's something personal I have to do for myself. The choices other people make is their decision. I know what I have to do if I want to maintain this weight loss. I have to be a disciplined eater now. I still like to laugh, have fun and an occasional glass of wine too.

Thanks Lisa......I felt Fabulous!  LOL

Hey Everyone.  I have been living life!  School is back in session and I am having a terrific year, so far.  I haven't lost any weight in at least 6 months, but I have learned to jog!  I run about three times a week anywhere from 1 to 2 miles.  On the days I don't run I walk! 
This is a very good thing as I am eating WAY oo many calories, mostly in the form of munchies late at night.  But I am not giving up!  I have developed the good habit of exercising,so I figure  it is just a matter of time before I develop better eating habits!  Damn it!  I still am proud of myself for every good decision I make - I escaped Halloween relatively chocolate free!  Go Me!

Hey Shida..
I'm glad everything is going well for ya...
I love the change.. regardless of people not quite accepting the new me... I mean I still sometimes can't wrap the idea of going from a size 32 the largest to now I can get into a 12 or size 13 easily.. But in all the bad or good I'm eternally grateful.. I mean  I have a new me, and a new job promotion.. but sometimes its hard not having someone here to understand what you are going through.. and I have heard it again GO TO SUPPORT Group's.. I did find one... they made me depressed all they did is complain about only losing 200 or more pounds??? UGH what the h--ll BE HAPPY... so I do the best medicine for me... I exercise to keep the good endorphins going..LOL.. but I'm glad every ones doing well... and the scale might be scalding slower but it has not stop at all..
take care,
Lisa