Kathleen--- You, my friend, are a half a dozen pounds from your goal.....six pounds! Do you remember when you were just starting this journey? I remember how it seemed like FOREVERRRRRR until surgery and then it seemed foreverrrrrrr until solid food, and foreverrrrrrrrrr until goal.....now look....you're six pounds away...what an incredible feat! I'm as proud of you and Tia as I've ever been of anyone! It doesn't take a meeting in person to know you love and look up to people who are in your daily life from afar. I just know that you two have almost reached an incredibly wonderful goal--I'd LOVE to see the pride in your moms' eyes! I just know they are soooo proud--wherever they might be at this moment! Keep the journey alive and rollin'!! I can't wait to see where it takes us next! Love you bunchessssss!! Brenda

IT WON'T...not with as busy as you are! I am so excited for you...that is AWESOME! I am about six pounds away from my personal goal...and I aint budgin either it seems lol. But oh well, weighing 136 is a whole lot better than 282 any day lol! The only thing I miss from that time is maybe my boobs and now my butt is boney lol. Have a great rest of the week you beautiful LOSERS!

Thank you, Kathleen! I think you all are the inspiration! I feel like this is my home inside my home, ya know? We are a family here, not just WLS recipients. We have come so far together and I feel like we'll always be here for each other. You all inspire me to keep on track and when I do fall off track I know I can tell you about it and you'll show me where my bootstraps are and help me pick myself up. It just doesn't get anymore inspirational than that! We are the key to helping each other be successful and healthy. Sooooo.... As Ty Pennington (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) puts it...... LET'SSSSSSSSSS DOOOOO ITTTTTTTTT!! Love you all bunches! Brenda

Thank you, Donna! I just know that our August group is an exceptional group of gals and guys (the guys--whenever they show their faces! lol) that is sure to be a HUGE success! We seem to really stick together when there are many questions we face everyday. I also know that "quit" is only a word when my teenage sons are harassing me LOL. We have it made as long as we stick together and keep encouraging each other through the great times and the rough times. We ARE the winning losers! This journey has made me aware that dreams do come true, and my mom was right when she has always told me, "honey, you can do ANYTHING you put your mind and heart into." She's 10000000% right! I love you all! Brenda

Hi everyone! I just wanted to drop a quick note to tell you about my new job. I got an office job for a local store,Linton's Big R in Powell, Wyoming in the accounts payable department. I also do purchase ordering and do most of the ordering for toys and housewares. It's a challenge in many aspects, but mainly because I've never done this type of job before. There is a VERY large learning curve with this job. I'm loving it! I've never been shy of facing a challenge and I don't intend to start now. I'm also still finishing up my internship position with the college I attend. Two jobs, wow! This oughta help with some bills! One of the great things about having this fulltime job is that it puts me on a stringent schedule and keeps me out of the fridge and the cupboards! I will NEVER take snacks with me to work, jus****er and protein drinks. I get an hour for lunch so I'll be able to eat my meal then and won't need any snacks. I've found this to be MUCH better for me since I started this job last Thursday. The job is also about 3/4 mile away from our house so it's a good distance to walk everyday. I usually walk to work in the morning, walk home for lunch and then drive back to work because it's too hot in the early evening to walk home. Even just walking back and forth once is a mile and a half. I also wear 5 lbs weights on my ankles and sometimes on my wrists when I walk to and from. I'm so excited about this new job that I just had to share! Another perk is, I've noticed men cranking their heads to turn and look at me when I'm walking! THAT'S A FIRST! LOL! Thanks again to ALL OF YOU for all the support you have given me during this journey! It's only truly just begun! WE'RE AN AWESOME TEAM!! Love you all bunches!! Brenda