Good morning everyone

I received my O material on 4/6/06. I did not have the time to review until yesterday.

I forced myself to take my measurements. I always avoid mirrors and cameras whenever I can.
What I recorded made me very, very sad. I can't believe I reached this point.

I'm going to make time for ME now.

Current
Height = 5'3" (I thought I was taller)
Weight = 199.9
BMI = 35
Waist = 38"
Hips = 46"
Upper arms = 14-1/4"
Thighs = 27"
Bra = 42D (Makes my upper back hurt)
Current size 16

Current Goal = 10 lbs
Ultimate Goal = 65 lbs

I will reach this goal by doing O at least 5 times a week, monitor my eating habits by keeping a food journal and I will get off the couch and try to enjoy that big beautiful world out there.

Lord, I'm going to need your help. I can't do this alone.

I will see you all on D2L as often as I can.

Happy trails to us, all.

Day

Good luck, Day!! I think you've set reasonable goals and I have no doubt you will have success. We're all here for you.

See you on D2L!!

Hello Day,

Welcome! You certainly sound as if you're ready to win the battle. Congratulations for taking the first step.

Kyle Anne

You go Girl!!! You're on your way to feeling better than ever!!! Good luck!!!

Susanna

Way to go Day! You have taken the fist step by having a starting point. You can do it. I am right there with you, as I need to lose 40 pounds. It crept up on me during stressful months of a parent's death and the gool old change-of-life. But I will get controll of this and so can you. I too can only do it with the help of friends and the Lord.
Debby S.

Dear Day,
Good for you!!! This is the first day of a new beginning. Weight Loss is hard and it drains us emotionally and physically. But, perhaps this may just do the trick for us all! We all feel the same when we lose our self esteem, but just trying will pick up your spirits. Hang in there and Good Luck!
Vicki1

Hello Day dream:
Never give up your dreams. We wear the same clothing size, the weight is a little different. Congrats! on this being the best time of your life. You are among friends who will support you one day at a time. I've struggle and still struggling trying to drop to lbs. slow metab. but, I have not and will not give up. It's in you to accomplish your goal. It's alway important to put God first and to look to him for strength when we are weak. Take care and we'll dream together.

Cathey, Ark

Day,
A big welcome from me too and congratulations on taking that first step. The above posts are a sampling of the the support this group so willingly gives. We've all been there and are here for you. Looking forward to seeing you on D2L.
2B (but not close to being there yet!)

Hi Day,I just wanted to welcome you to the board and agree with the above comments,dyfed.