Hi, all!

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! I did...ate too much, of course. But, it was still very nice and relaxing.

Here's my report...

I lost 1/2 inch each off of my chest, waist and hips. I haven't had a change in my thighs or upper arms for about 6 weeks now. Oh, well, I'll just keep plugging away, I guess. Anyways, total inches lost since May 13...40 1/2 inches! Didn't think I'd ever see 40 inches. I'm really thrilled, considering I only did L1 6 days this week and my walking tape 3 times due to the holiday. I didn't even drink much water on Thanksgiving. I'm back on track, though, and hope to see more inch/weight loss by Christmas time. My next goal is to fit into my overalls by Xmas. I guess we'll see what happens.

When I was at my Mother-In-Law's at Thanksgiving, she had given me some pictures she had taken of me back in March and June. WHOAH...is all I can say! I was flipping HUGE!!!!!! I look at myself now in a totally new light. I guess pictures can really put things into perspective. Pictures don't lie, as they say. I get sad, though, because I cannot believe I let myself get so out of control. I have NEVER seen myself so big, and I never want that to happen again. I looked bigger than my husband. It was truly awful. BUT...as hurtful as those pictures are, I'm keeping them, and going to keep looking back at them whenever I get the urge to slurge, or if I don't feel like doing my O! on a certain day. Maybe those pictures will be another impetus to keep at it, and NEVER go back.

Sheesh, this was a long report...sorry!

Anyways, I hope you all have a nice week, and I'll see you next week. Gonna finish decorating and buy more Xmas presents. Oxycise! has been one of the best presents God has ever given me. I'm eternally grateful for it, and for all of you.

Lots of Love...

Donna

Congratulations on losing more inches, Donna!

You're right...pictures don't lie. You need to take some "after" pictures now and send both sets to Julie for the "smiles of success" pages!

Keep up the great work!

Kelly

You must feel like a new woman! Are you nearly to your goal now?

Susanna

Donna,
congratulations on your inch loss!! You must be a new women now.

Wow Donna, that's just incredible! Keep it up Girl!

That's wonderful Donna! Keep up the good work!

Laura

Thank you all for your kind words.

Susanna, no, I haven't reached my goal yet. I'm only halfway there. But, I'll keep plugging away at it, and I'll eventually get there. After all, it took me eight years to put the weight on. I realize it's not going to come off instantaneously (even though I wish I could snap my fingers and be done wih it!

Ahh, the lessons of patience we learn in this lifetime. Being patient BLOWS!!!!!!
(Just kidding...well, not really )

Donna