Hello Everyone

I was just looking through my webpage scrapbook at my progress so far. You see I've been stuck for a few months now. A few days ago I decided that I was tired of being stuck and that I needed to start really watching what I was eating and I needed to start exercising again. So this week I've done it. I started exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day depending on what my schedule allows for and I've really been watching what I eat (I work at a restaurant, so it's easy to graze). So far this week I've gone from the early 180's to an all time low this morning of 176! But back to my original though... I was getting disappointed because I've been the same for so long... but looking through those pictures almost made me want to cry. Wow I've come so far... I was so awful in those pictures... how did I not notice it then? I still see myself as a fat person, but at least when I compare the pictures I realize that I'm not as fat as I once was... and if I've come this far I know I can go all the way to my goal! So I just wanted to thank everyone here for all the support they gave me way back when.... and to let you know that I'm going to be around more... because I really believe the support of the message boards has helped me a lot! Brooke http://www.geocities.com/apartmentnumber10/fat (my website if you want to see my progress) 285/176/135

Hi Brooke, I know what you mean. I still consider myself FAT too! I kept what I called my "fat book" I made a new page for it every month with pictures and my new weight,measurements and BMI. Now when I look back at the past year I am amazed at what I see! Even though I still need to lose 35-40 pounds,I am not where I need to be BUT thank God I am no longer where I was!!!! When you get discouraged just get out those old photos and pat yourself on the back and your right it does encourage you to get back on track and make it to your goal! Have a great week,Melinda 348/175 -173

Thanks for you encouragement!!! I hope that everything goes well with you! You've come a long way too!! Wow -173 pounds!!

Hi Brooke- I totally identify with you. I still have weight to lose. 30 lbs would make me very satisfied! The problem is I'm not really holding myself accountable. But this week I have been really watching everything I put in my mouth and excercising more and drinking lots of water. I have a mini goal of weighing under 200 so 199 is my mini goal . I weigh 206 today and have been losing/gaining the same 3-5 lbs all month of February. Maybe we could do a weekly weigh in for those that do have still some weight to lose, even if it is only 10 lbs. And just be supportive of each other. Kelly 415/206/(mini goal 199)