Sad that I didn't meet my goal :(

Awesome advice! You have such a great outlook! I wish I could keep you on my shoulder to remind me of what you've said. I am wayyy too hard on myself and what you are saying is sooooo true. We need to celebrate where we've come from and stop being sad about where we haven't been yet!

The butter is a great comparison cause it's mostly fat, and that's what you've lost.  But next time you're in the grocery store, pick up 5 10# bags of potatoes.  You were carrying that and more around before.  That's a heavy load!  And now it's gone!  57 pounds is nothing to sneeze at...or be down about.  You haven't gained back and that's a HUGE deal.  Hang in there...the weight will come off eventually.  You've been setting yourself up to fail with goals that are too high too soon.  Give yourself a hug and some realistic goals, and I think you'll feel so much better!

 I am just over 4 yrs out and as of this morning I am 1 lb below goal!  Yay!! It has been quite a ride.  Don't get discouraged!  Try to surround yourself with positive people.  You need to set yourself with doable goals. 1-2lbs a week is a good place to start.  Keep up the good work 57 lbs isn't something to dismiss, that took hard work.  You can do it, it's just going to take some time.  I'd change my ticker at the bottom if I remembered my password!  Good luck