one year = 525,600 minutes = 170 lbs

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.  I love the cat pic, btw!

Thanks for posting ........ and congratulations on the great efforts .....and even greater results.

The beginning of your story is pretty much why I'm here. I've reached a point where I need the surgery for my health and for me. I only hope I have the same determination that you and many others here have shown. Your stories make me think I can be successful.

Thank you!!

Thank you!  You *can* be successful -- you can do it!!!

Congrats Lesley! You are truly an inspiration. Here's to year #2!

Thank you!  And I'd say year #2 is off to a strong start, hooray!

Lesley, I was at that meeting as my first post-op session, and your piece was wonderful. Honest, motivating...and I wrote down your words "I want better for myself" in my notes. Thank you!

Thank you!  I'm glad to hear that you liked it!

Hey girlfriend...I'm so, so sorry that I missed being there for your speech in person, but I'm so glad you posted what you wrote.  You had me in tears sitting here.  I'm so proud of you and all you have accomplished.  I wish you further successing in your journey for life.   Love you, mean girl!!!!  You go on with your bad self!!!!  xoxo

Leslie,
Thank you for sharing you journey.Because I can is a wonderful phrase. I'll be writing that quote down so that I read it often. I really appreciate the fact that you are viewing this as an ongoing process that is health promoting. I am so happy for you that you have regained your health and have so much joy in your life now. I wish you ongoing success.
Chris