Hi there!  I truly hope that everyone is doing well.  It has been at least four months since I have posted but I am really excited to see everyone's progress.  You guys look fabulous!!! As for me, I am at 104lbs lost.  Even though I have another 100 to go, I feel so much better.  I can't say that my journey has been perfect, but I would absolutely do this all over again multiple times over.  I think the biggest part for me still is accountability. Soooo..... here I go....  I know in the past we have had the whole..."What did you eat?"  "How did you exercise?" "Vitamins?", etc. Check in on a daily basis....  Is this something that would be helpful to other people?  If so, would you guys be interested in starting it up tomorrow morning summarizing today's content?  Thoughts????

 

candice, welcome back!  You've done terrific with your weight loss!!!  I love your new pic!  Yes, accountability is a biggie for me too...I'd benefit with at least feeling like I had to post my good and boo-boo's here, but I'm not in everyday, so If you don't mind, I'll join in when I can!!   Nancy

Hey Nancy!  Thanks for your kind words!!  You look great too... I saw a recent pic of you on Darcie's page....I can't believe how awesome everyone looks.  Because I am only 1/2 of my goal I really want to bump it up A LOT and let the next six months be a lot eaiser.  I am glad that you would find it helpful too...  Please join in as and when you can..  I think the more we have the better it can be...Much love to you Nanc.....

What a delightful post, Candice!  Congratulations on the weight loss -- but even more on your fierce persistence.  It's so very inspiring to hear about that kind of success and determination.  I wonder if you know how much that means to those of us who are starting out and those who are weighing (if you'll pardon the pun) their options to begin the journey. Count me in on the daily check-in proposal.  As others have mentioned, accountability is key.  And the sense of continuity in community is so motivating.

Your words are so prolific and refreshing.  Thank you!   Such a writer you are!  I look forward to getting to know you better and of course your daily check ins.  As a community, together we will get there!

Hi, Candice!!  I'm not in everyday, either!!  But that shouldn't discourage you from posting everyday if you want to!!.  There are enough people frequenting the board that you should be able to get the support you need.  Plus, newbies will be able to learn from your experiences-both good and bad!!   I look forward to reading your posts!! Kelly :) PS:  Your new pics are gorgeous!!

Kelly!!  Thank you!!!  I look forward to seeing you around and posting when you can!!

Hey Beautiful!

Great to see you! You look just fabulous!

I would be delighted to do the buddy deal! I think it's really helpful, especially when you get a little farther out in your journey.

I look forward to seeing you often ... on and off the board!

Love,

Barb

Hey you!!!  How are you?  And of course, the girl and hubby?  I enjoyed going to the movies with you guys even though it was a really brief visit!  We must do it again soon!  I am actually taking the day off on Friday, maybe we can catch up for some fun in the sun....or rain (who knows what the weather will be like??).  I want to go and do a 1/2 day at the spa...want to come with me??   Btw, I know we talk about accountability all the time, but I really think this is going to get be back in the loop of everything.  I love you and appreciate all that you bring to my life.  Send my love to the family too...

Candice -

I think that you are sooo right about accountability being the back door that needs to be closed. I would say that most of us have let this part of our lives go in the past and it's a big part of what needs to be fixed, not only to get the weight off, but to keep it off. As you and many others know, I think I'm just about done with the 'weight loss' portion of this journey, but I sure as heck don't intend to find it again. I think that you are so right that we need to work on being accountable. That's why a log what I eat, but I have to say that I haven't been public about it and wonder if I might make better choices if I knew I was going to stand up and be counted. The other thing I'm not so good at, is exercise. Our friend Annie is sssooooooo good about that, so is Jennifer in Charlotte, but I'm just not good about doing what I know I need to to do ensure my longterm health and success.

Re: Friday ... Let's talk. I'd love to get together.

Ben and Sarah send their love too ... Hubby's home with hand-surgery this morning. He'll be back to work Thursday.

Love,

Barb

P.S. I love you and what you have brought into my life as well ... it's an official mutual admiration society! ;-x