Originally Posted by Bette Jo

My reasons for wanting to lose weight!
I hated the way I looked! I fooled myself for a long time, by only looking at my face in the mirror! My wake up call came when I saw my picture from my oldest son's wedding! I saw a very large unhappy woman with no confidence in herself. I didn't love myself so how could anyone else love me!

I also wanted to lose weight for health reasons! My parents and older brothers and sisters all had health issues because of weight! The health issues ranged from diabetes to, back, knee and hip problems that required surgeries! It really scared me! I couldn't walk very far without my back and legs killing me! If I got on the floor to play with my grandkids I had to crawl to the couch to get back up or have hubby pull me up!

I have proven to myself I can do this! I have also met so many wonderful friends along the way that have helped me! So I know I can continue this journey and succeed!

Big HUGS!

Yes maam you really have come a long way and you have the looks to prove it!! I am so glad that you are on our team and one of my buddies! You are doing terrific. Keep it up!

Originally Posted by 13672

I do The Firm Cardio Dance Fusion.. you can look at it on Exercise, Workout and Fitness videos & DVDs It's nice because you can do a 45 min workout or one of three 25 min workouts that are different types of dance..

Ahhh thank you JOY! I found one of my fav trainers..GILAD!! wooo he rocks! And I found several dance videos. Thanks again!

When I started this weight loss journey, I thought I was doing it for me. I had all my reasons in a row like little ducks in a fair shooting game. Over these months since I started here, I have come to realize a serious truth. I did it half heartedly for me. I was really doing it to get attention from my husband. Not just attention but I felt he saw me as less of a person, so I had to lose weight to get his respect. It has taken me all this time to see that I don't need his "respect" for my physical appearance nor for my health. I have to take my life into my own hands and give it all up to God. I have to have enough respect for this body God gave me to take better care of it and nourish it properly. If I try to please someone else, when they hurt me, I just wind up eating and thus gaining back weight. So with God's guidance and help, I have a better mind set and will take better care of me.

This Week's Goals

1/walk 2 Miles Everyday
2/get My Water In
3/stick To My Planned Meals
4/be There For My Buddies

My goals:

Pray pray and pray some more
DRINK SOME DARN WATER!!
Eat better and not eating emotionally
Love on my buddies

MOrning everyone...
I had a busy day yesterday and didn't really get to the forum at all. I hope all is well with everyone!! Thank you for all the nice comments about my post! I will try to take pictures of my ring tonight. BUt for now I better get my fanny moving before I miss my ride to work! Love ya all!! Have a great day!

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I am just about to head out for a morning walk! Be back later

Originally Posted by 12024

When I started this weight loss journey, I thought I was doing it for me. I had all my reasons in a row like little ducks in a fair shooting game. Over these months since I started here, I have come to realize a serious truth. I did it half heartedly for me. I was really doing it to get attention from my husband. Not just attention but I felt he saw me as less of a person, so I had to lose weight to get his respect. It has taken me all this time to see that I don't need his "respect" for my physical appearance nor for my health. I have to take my life into my own hands and give it all up to God. I have to have enough respect for this body God gave me to take better care of it and nourish it properly. If I try to please someone else, when they hurt me, I just wind up eating and thus gaining back weight. So with God's guidance and help, I have a better mind set and will take better care of me.

wow Tiffany, loved reading your post. I read it twice because it was such an inpiration. YOU are such an inspiration. I am so happy you are a part of this, which has become a part of my life. Thanks for being there..

Hi All! Tiffany you really got me thinking as to why I wanted to lose weight. It was always for the obivious reasons but when I read your post about your reason why, I decided took a long hard look at myself. My husband and I have been having some pretty bad financial problems and it has been so stressful on our lives and marriage. So trying to lose weight was starting to get put on the back burner (I fell of the wagon, lol) but just today we finally made a decision that will change our lives and get us back to enjoying our life so when I read your post it put my weight loss efforts back in front. If I am not happy with myself how am I going to get the rest of my life in order? So thank you Tiffany I needed to read that today to shift my focus and move on.

Hope everyone is having a good day and thanks for being there to keep my on track even when I veer off the road!

Thank you Cheryl for your very nice comment. *hugs*

Patricia: I am glad my story could help you. Its hard to know what the right time is to focus on yourself but you are right nothing can fall into place if you arent happy & healthy yourself. *hugs*