Hi

Hi I am almost 4 months out and want to grow a positive outlook while I shrink my body. I believe that the mind is the most powerful tool that we have. During my short journey thus far I am realizig that in order for ME to be sucessful I am going to have to gain control of my attitude and outlook about this process.

HELLO PRETTY LADY!!!!!!!  You are very wise!!  I have said those exact words about the mind being the most powerful tool we have.  I am so glad you found us and I'm even more happy that you posted.  It's so important not to let the nasty people rent space in your head.  I look at it like we are on a road and walking toward what we want more than anything in life. (our goal)  When someone says or does something unkind I acknowledge that it is their problem, feel compassion because I'm grateful I'm not living in their head, go around the speedbump and continue my journey.  If we veer off course for these meaningless things it only harms us.  It is human nature for friends and family to try to pull you back to where they are used to seeing you because it is what they are comfortable with.  I have a post on my blog about giving away the "fattest friend trophy".  No one wants that trophy and when you are giving it away your friend that is getting it will fight that with all they've got. 

I think you've got a great head start girlfriend.  Welcome to our little corner and I'm looking forward to hearing more from you.
hugs, Y

Glad you are here! WELCOME!!! always happy to see more positive people here that are willing to contribute in any way.

Share the dream! Share the hope! Share the REALITY!!!

Hello and welcome to a positive board.  We embrace each other's successes and support each other's struggles.  So glad you joined in.  You are right -- attitude and outlook are of vital importance!  Hang in there - report in often -- check out others' progress -- just generally stay in touch.  I'm happy you're here!

Thanks everyone!