Motivation

I have so much that keeps me motivated it is insane.  I have never felt this good in so long. Everyone on here keeps me in the game and battle against weight loss. And I thank all of you for always being here for me. People around me are noticing like crazy, and when they mention things they always boost my determintation even more. Then I have the motivation of my vacation this summer where I feel like in a way I am challenging myself to get to 170 by that time...I would LOVE to get to 150 but I would be happy with 170.  Tomorrow morning I am actually getting up FOR REAL to go for a walk/jog. It is actually at a temp. that I can handle here in Michigan. And I NEVER get up in the mornings but I am so damn determined for this now that I am getting up. And when I am in Chicago I am going to take walks....if I have time on my hands...because I wil be working 45-60 hour weeks....CRAZY! I wont even have time to think about Eating, sleeping, or anything else...so I might not be on as much...I might be MIA. But I will try to stop in and give updates for sure and hear about everyone else. I just bought a brand new laptop today, it is beautiful :)  I am determined to be in the 220's by Saturday! I am giving myself a mini makeover this coming up weekend as well before I go to Chicago because I am just so happy with myself, my appearance, my job, and everything. Well there is one thing that is dampening things but that is my own personal issues that I have to deal with on my own. Anyways....CHRISTA is on her way baby, and its all because of you guys...all of you mean so much to me, you're all like my second family because I tell all of you things I can't tell anyone else. Because no one would understand. They would all think I was crazy! My goal was to be 220 by my birthday April 18th...I am gonna surpass that :) I know I am.   You are all doing so wonderful!!! Let's all keep this up. :) Oh and I will show pics of the mini makeover this weekend :)

Christa, you have so much to proud of and happy about. You are definitely one busy chickie. Keep it going....we're watching you lol.  Glad to hear life is so cool for you right now. Feels good, huh? Beth

It sounds like you are making all of your dreams come true...way to go, girl.  I'm looking forward to the makeover pics.  I wish I were getting one, but I'm waiting until my trip to Florida before I do anything with this hair.  I hope I don't scare too many folks in the meantime! Mary

Christa....so proud of you and so happy that you are so happy!!  What a wonderful time of your life and my heart just gets all warm and fuzzy that you are tackling this weight problem so early in life.  You don't have any idea (believe me) what a difference this will make as you get older and have your family and are able to be young and active with them. I said your enthusiasm was contagious and I meant it!  I started SB this morning and haven't lost a friggin ounce, but still feel on top of the world just to know that I am doing something good and healthy for my body and feel "in control".  Isn't that what it's all about?  When we can feel like we're controlling what we put in our body and how we are choosing to live our life rather than the food controlling us. You just keep right on sharing all that enthusiasm and hard work....and I'll keep enjoying your youth vicariously...LOL!!

Woohoo! :) Good Luck on your SB route!!! :)

You have come a long way, my friend.  And you are right...this place is a wealth of inspiration.  I loved what Donna said recently - I do learn as much from those who struggle greatly...i realize i can be back there in a heartbeat, and i also then see how far I have come. I will miss you - I know it may be harder for you to get on when you are out of town and traveling. Boohoooo. Don't find too many boyfriends up there, now!

I will probably still log on at night before I go to bed with my new beautiful laptop I got lol. So I will check in ofcourse.  I have a boyfriend here.. I cant have any boyfriends while I am in Illinois lol. Unless there is a better one out there haha. Oh...shame on me.  I have come a long way...a VERY long way from where I used to be.

Christa i just have to say that you look great. And i can't wait to see the pictures either it is going to be really neat to see!!! I am glad that you are so happy..you are looking fantastic so keep it up!!!

Thank you! :) I have been thinking about you. How are you doing!? I plan on attempting the hair make over tonight...or atleast part of it. I am going to do my normal dark color so I can get rid of my gray hair...eh its in the genes. I started getting gray hair at the age of 17!! LAME! lol. Then probably come tomorrow night or Thursday night I am going to try highlights on myself...eh...its gonna be hard!!!! haha. Then I am gonna cut it just a bit. I dont want to pay the money to get it done...sometimes i can be a penny pincher! But there will be pics of the new hair! :)

Awwe you have been thinking about me?? haha...I am doing good I havent been dieting as well as I was and I haven't been exercising at all either..So yeah really bad lately!! But I am doing good. I am starting to get back in the swing of things I am off this week with my boys for spring break and since i'm not that busy its hard to not just sit and munch when I am bored. But anywho!! I am right with ya on the gray hair!! I start getting it around 16 and I would stand in front of the mirror and pluck them out it made me sick to my stomach to see gray hair!! So I dye mine or get highlights myself!! So I know how you feel sister! well I will be watching for the pics..you got some skill to do it on your own..i wouldnt even attempt that! Anyways, thanks for thinking about me and I will talk to ya soon!