I am late--but Happy New Year Everyone!

Hi, And Have a Healthy, Happy and Blessed New Year everyone!!--I know that I haven't been on line--but I managed to bring in the New Year with an terrible throat infection that really had me laid up! Feeling much better now, and I am happy to say, that I am three months out-- and fifty-two pounds down ( a little slow for anyone else--but then, most of you guys don't have Hashimoto's disease and you certainly aren't sixty years old either)! I feel that if I lose thirty pounds on the next three months, and then thirty in the six months after that --I will be at my goal of 125-130 by the time of my anniversary at the end of September. I am just the tiniest bit proud of the fact that I lost weight during the Holidays --down four pounds from Christmas to New Year's Day. I do get a little discouraged that my weight loss is slower than most --but then, I think about the fact that I will look so much better and more importantly --Feel so much better!! So I hang in there and I try my best to enjoy every little victory! So--Everyone have a wonderful year--be happy and Healthy! Be Blessed, Marian S.C. @42.4/190.4/goal125-130

Marian Well I am sorry your started off the New Years not feeling soo hot I am hoping you'll be feeling 100% soon. Your doing a wonderful job. keep up the good work. I am sure you will have no problem getting to your goal. Hang in there and get ready to celebrate the victory when you reach your goal. Take Care Brenny

Marian, Sorry that you were not feeling well hun and glad you are up and around now. ~hugs~ You are doing awesome.....52 lbs is GREAT. you should be very proud of yourself!!! hun slow is better because your skin has some time to get back to where it was, well for the most part.. We all have things that slow us down with our weigh loss (age, starting weight, medicine, medical conditions, ect.) so hang in there... Well take care Debra P

Yep! That's all that I can do--Hang in there! I am trying to break down the weight loss into small increments. That way I feel that I am reaching my goals--I am also seeing a therapist--I have had a few traumatic experiences--My mom passed away suddenly and I have had some difficulties with my older sister ( She has acted like a total stranger since mom's passing and she told relatives some lies about me) I am dealing with those problems and the problem of my hubby being out sick from work for a year. Sometimes the difficulties get to me and I want food to soothe me! Luckily I can't eat as much and I feel very grateful for the surgery. (No complications at all) I am blessed and I expect 2006 to be a great year!! So I am wishing everyone the very best year EVER!!! Love you all Marian S.C. 242.4/190.4/goal125-130

Marian, Thank you and a Happy healthy New Year to you! 52 pounds!!! That's great!!! Keep on keepin on! I'm glad your feeling better now.I hadn't seen you on the board latley.Here is a big ((((((HUG)))))))) for you.You said you were going through some things.Life does put some bumps in our paths.Stay strong and focused and I'm sure things will all work out.And yes enjoy every victory! 52 lbs. is nothing to sneeze at!!!4 now!Darlene

thanks everyone, I am certainly not discouraged--I am thankful for every pound down! I am as impatient as everyone can be--I know that It took a long time to gain the weight and it will take a while to lose it. I am looking forward to a very good year--with lots of good things happening for me and all my loved ones--I appreciate everything that the good Lord has given me. Especially now --that my health is improving. Little by little I am able to do more and more. I feel stronger (and according to my hubby --I am getting "skinny"--he is such a sweety to say things like that) Ihave a long way to go--but I will get there. Thanks for the encouragement and the hugs. I need all I can get. Be Blessed --everyone! Marian S.C. 242.4/190.4/goal 125-130

OK then, here is more ~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~~hugs~ Debra P

I am late as well, But Happy New Years to you all, I hope you have a good year this year, I will leave all my insurance drama behind...starting fresh.. Melvina