YOU SAVED ME!

Ramon, Yvonne, Debra, Sean, and all the sponsors and speakers from RDY,   I cannot tell you how grateful I am to you. I came into the conference somewhat low, and left with my head held high and ready to concur the remaining weight I have to lose.  You each brought to the event a special gift, one that I personally so needed. I have lost 86 lbs, but for some reason, I was really getting down spiritually. I think the phrase that was used hit the nail on the head. “I have murdered my best friend." I was missing that friend, along with the lifestyle that got me where I was. My “phat" friends seem to treat me different, and my “skinny" friends just seem to think I took the easy way out. This left me in a place that I don’t belong. This weekend, I BELONGED!!  Each and every story I heard hit home with me. I learned I MUST find a support group, no matter how far I have to drive. I will be attending one WEDS. I am also more motivated and back on track with eating, and hopefully exercise.   I have not missed my vitamins since I talked with Debra. J I also learned I probably have not been getting enough, even when I do take them. I brought a wardrobe home, thanks Sean. Yvonne, you truly are an inspiration! I hope each and every one of you knows, and understand how many people’s lives you have inspired and changed. I truly think that God once made you fat for a reason. To inspire and touch so many people’s lives. So when you each look back as to how hard this journey has been for you, please know the knowledge you bring to others is saving their lives. YOU SAVED MINE!!   God Bless!  

I just sent you an email about this weekend.  I hate that I missed it.  I am so glad you got inspired again.  You have lost 86 pounds in 5 months that is huge.

I have to tell you that I'm sooooooo glad that you got to go to this conference.  I've known these three wonderful people for a while now, and they are a constant reminder of "what to do"!  They are an inspiration to all of us and I'm glad you got to feel the wave of wonderful that is Ramon, Yvonne, Sean and Debra!! 

You'll also need to ride the WLS Express daily on this board!  This is where most of us met, so get to know us and ride along through the ups and downs of our lives!  Welcome!!

Knowing Yvonne, I think you have made her day.  I am sure Ramon, Debra, and Sean will smile too when they read it.  Don't stop now.  You made the commitment.  We are here to help you get through it.

Hi

I too left the conference with a new sense of motivation.  I see you live in Splendora.  I live in Kingwood.  I am having the same problem of finding a support group.  Do you know anyone else that lives in our vicinity.  If we can find a few of us maybe we can support each other.  I have lost 90 pounds and am really struggling to get rid of the last 30 pounds or so.  If you find a group closer than Pasadena let me know.  I am thinking there is one in the Woodlands area and though not close its would be doable if it doesn't meet on Wednesdays.  I will have Wednesday off during the summer, that is my usual choir practice and we don't sing as a choir during the summer.  I wish us both a lot of luck.