nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!

No need to apologize Paula ... you said nothing wrong .. the phrase has been used over and over again and it is perfectly understood.  Having come this far having a phase, a reminder, a picture or anything that works for you on your individual journey and sharing it IMO is perfectly fine.  I personally choose to enjoy my life to the fullest ... I watch what I eat and I exercise and love the camaraderie with corporate exercise and I love going out with family and friends and even people from our exercise group to lunches, dinners, dances what have you ... I eat healthy with very delicious and nutritious choices and not at all deprived of anything.  I love to sew and I love my wardrobe and I for one intend to live this way whatever few years my old carcas has left.  It feels good indeed! I will never forget my WLS, I will never forget my husband's kidney transplant, I will never forget my DD or my DS losing their first tooth ... I will celebrate life and most definitely celebrate my life post weight loss surgery with renewed health and mobility ... I will handle whatever the future offers with grace and courage as I did in the past as I sat beside my husband on his death bed praying for a miracle.....

Thanks for sharing... Keep on doing whatever works for you.  Your thread has encouraged me this day and I am certain others have been encouraged too.  I am painting these words on a canvas and hanging them in my kitchen ...

Did this post really merit a ****ty response?Wow.Seems to me, whatever we need to help us stop and think...is a good thing.I have one written on a yellow sticky myself...I think twice before I open the fridge. Some times I go ahead and eat what I want. Other times I don't.OP was simply making a suggestion. Like it or leave it.

So true. I remember this phrase from Weigh****chers.

Whatever it takes for you to be successful, keep it up!

This is what I say to myself EVERYDAY!!!!!!!  Isn't it awesome!!!!! Good for you girl!!!  Keep up the good work!

For many of us this is an uphill battle and whatever works for each of us is a great thing.  
I have an old picture of me right above my TV ... so at night, when I feel like running downstairs for a late time snack, the picture is always staring me straight in the face and it is a constant reminder to think twice. 

Wishing you continued success!

I do that too!!!! I have before and after pictures of myself on the fridge and my bedroom mirror...to remind me of how far I have come.  I keep forgetting I am NOT 354 lbs anymore...and I do forget.  I'm so used to being super morbidly obese. 

Yes it's perfect...I think what do I want more - that snack or the new me!!!

i'm not sure why, but i have never liked that saying....  maybe it's because i have never equated "skinny" with "happy" - i just want to enjoy my life, including all the tastes, textures, and feelings...  now i can just do it healthy....  along with some chocolate now and then...



jeris

I SO agree---I was basically 'happy' even at my fattest.

Well, there is an old saying around here....if you don't like it...MOVE ON. 

If this works for her...who is anybody to knock it. 

I admit it I want to be skinny.  Well maybe not skinny but a weight that puts me in the normal range on the charts.  I eat healthy and exercise 9 hours a week...I think the healthy part will come along with the thin part. 
 

Also as the food addict I am  I have to curb treats and snacking because they will turn into a binges in two seconds.  So when I am tempted to "snack" which I know very well will turn into a binge....that saying helps me.  I remind myself that the stupid cookies have no power over me and remind myself of my goals and that saying is perfect way to remind me.  I know some people can snack and stop...but I can't.  I'm like a crack head when cookies are invloved...hahaha