Ladies (Teresa)

Jennifer great post. I am shocked and cannot wait to see the bathing suit. I remember a conversation we had not to long ago about how you need to leave your comfort zone when it comes to clothing because your shape has really changed and it sounds like you did just that....nice! Keep up the good work. I heard your voice in my head today saying. " I am 210 pounds I have not been this weight in sooooo long" and now you are flirting with 160's I am so proud of you. It makes me feel like I can do the same. I have spent my whole life thinking "I could never weigh that______" (insert any # under 180) and now I know that I can. Since I have known you we have always taken comfort in being big together. What I mean by that is that we could make jokes, relax and eat a slobbish amount of food and then go back for more. While there is something really great about that I am really glad that we are saying goodbye. Now I feel comfort in reading your blogs and talking to you about how we are going to become healthier people body and mind. Now that is not to say that I have totally given up on the thought of going to the outback for some gooey cheese fries and a blooming onion and some great conversation , but all in good time and in moderation. Thank you for supporting me!!!

Tricia~ We all go through times when we are not in a good place. But let me tell you that I am so proud of you and all that you have done for yourself. You may not feel like you are in a good place but you are absolutely in a better place than you were 50 pounds ago...even if it doesn't feel that way. When we go through these down times (especially on a weight loss journey) it is very important to keep in close contact with your inner self. You need to ask yourself what you are feeling and try really hard to find a way to deal with the feelings without turning to food. I think times like these are the times that have been the hardest for people like us. Food allows you to hide feelings and emotions, and I know I felt so naked when food was not there to cover everything up. Maybe it is time to go back and read through your early blogs. Read them and remember why it is you decided to begin this journey. Look at all you have been through, maybe it will give you a clear vision of where you are going. I mean seriously did you ever think that you would lose 50 pounds in 13 weeks?!?!?!? That is amazing!!! I envy you!! I am also on week 13 and I am down a whopping 23 pounds.... I think your journey has been a bit more satisfying!!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!