Well I decided to come out of hidding

Well I finally figured out how to put my face as and avatar, although I am sure some probably perfered the dog hahahahha. I also finally decided to let you all see the the ugly truth I am not a 6 ft beauty queen ahahhaha. I have uploaded pictures of myself and My family (which are Beautiful) so if you get a chance drop by and see  my profile. Thanks Diana

Your beautiful and so is the family! Nice to see your smiling face!

Thank you so much. You were one of my first friend on the site and your posts have brought so much insite.

Who the heck is a beauty queen???  HOWEVER.....there is beauty inside all of us. I see great  potential in those eyes of yours! Whenever I look at all the before and after photos...sure I see fat & thin...but what shines thru even more is the look on people's faces...the change in hair and make up...the pose...you can tell the person has so much more self esteem and pride in their accomplishments...as they should!  I love seeing that.  My DH told me yesterday that he sees me with an air of confidence I never had before. I wasn't even aware that I had changed!!  I guess the old statement that I used to hear at numerous Weigh****cher meetings really is true. They'd say "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels."  I used to think....BS...the food I love tastes pretty darn great. Well thats because I never tasted "thin" before!!  I am still not thin...maybe I never will be, but "smaller" feels great!!     HUGS  Jeanine

you are such a nice lady. I love your posts they are so encouraging. you kill me with that weigh****chers slogan. I can't wait to taste smaller.

Aaawwwwww  thanks!  I absolutely love helping people...especially others struggling with weight issues.  Hang in there!!  Jeanine

You have a beautiful family, and its not a surprise since they are related to you.  Congratulations on having the confidence to share your pictures.  I know its hard when you first start on this journey, but as you start losing I bet you'll want everyone to see your progress!  Thanks for sharing :) Jenn

my courage come alot from you I have watched your progress on this site. and it made me want to show mine and maybe I can pay it forword. And thanks for the compliment on my family I think they are pretty beautiful myself but with three beautiful daughter work is not the only reason I don't always get sleep!  worry worry worry hahahahha.

Thank you, that's very nice of you to say :)

I am sooooooo Guilty of absolutly hating myself or lets say the way I looked. I am also guilty of very much liking myself now lol and I still more than qualify for surgery. This forum is great isn't it?  No drama no fights just a lot of people who truely understand what its like to have so far to go that the light at the end of the tunnel never really seems to shine! But it does it takes a little time and you are on your way, it will shine brite you'll see. I look at your pics and see a 6 ft beauty queen. My DH has more than taught me that to him I was always his 6 ft beauty queen. your girls are really cute :) thanks for sharing Every day I tell myself I am who I am fat or thin.  Its not about what I look like its about how I feel and this -120 lbs lets me sit in most chairs and run with my kids and hopefully live longer so I can be there for them longer.  Congrats on taking steps to improve your health :)  Estelle