HAPPY NEW YEAR -- HAPPY NEW YOU !

I wanted to take time today to reflect on the year , and to wish you all a very Happy New Year .
Remember , if you are setting New Year Resolutions , keep in mind to keep it simple , keep it real . Set Goals that you know you accomplish . Even if you make the Resolution , and  work towards it , and do not complete , give yourself credit for at least trying . If you do nothing , than you cannot say you tried .

I have enjoyed our days together here this past year . Our membership has grown by leaps and bounds . Ous suport group was featured in the OH Newsletter, as being Group of the Month . I am very pleased with our group . We have so many who support and inspire us each and every day .
My hope for you all is that you reach for the stars, dream big and always believe in yourselves.  

I hope you all know that as your Group Leader , I am always here for you .
I am looking forward to a great 2011 ! And I also look forward to growing , learning and caring for you all .

HAPPY NEW YEAR ....

TINK

Thanks Tink for your encouragement.
Happy 2011 to you & your loved ones.
Hugs~
Annie

Thanks Tink for all of you encouragement since I joined this awesome group!!!  You have really helped me to stay positive and get back on track in 2010.  Even though I did not reach the goals I wanted to reach this year, I did make many strides this year.

1st and foremost this is the 1st year I have not gained weight in 3 years.  It has been harder than I thought but I have managed to lose about 25 pounds so far since March with many ups and downs. 

For 2011, my main focus will be getting under 300 pounds.  298 in 2011 is going to be my mantra.....:-)  So today I weigh 364, so I need to lose 70 pounds this year to be safely under 300 and I am going to do it.  I don't think this is an unreasonable goal.  I have learned a lot this year so I am prepared to do this.  I December so far I have managed to lose 5 pounds.  I am not going to make it back to my 360 like I wanted to do but I will be close.....:-)  I have 2 more days, right?  

You really rock and I love you and what you do really helps.  I also want to take this time to thank you for the emails you send us doing the week from Spark People!!!  They really help me stay mindful of my goals when I am discouraged or just feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.  Today's inspiration was just what I needed!!

Love ya,
Molly