tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post7820758818697782906..comments2009-01-07T11:24:32.787-05:00bbubblybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148bbubblyb@gmail.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-36096258219528230292009-01-07T11:24:00.000-05:002009-01-07T11:24:00.000-05:00Wow, you look fantastic! Looking at the pics, it doesn't look like you are aging at all, you keep getting younger looking.<BR/><BR/>Your doing a fantastic job!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13836076375066874789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-67648851316789096462009-01-07T08:54:00.000-05:002009-01-07T08:54:00.000-05:00Wow, thanks for all the love people, it makes me feel soooo good. <BR/><BR/>Danielle, inside I do feel proud but I feel so wierd admitting that like it's bragging or something and I've always hated that in others. As for the hubby, he's having his own issues about my weight lose but we are working through them and I'm hopeful as he loses weight he'll start feeling more secure. Yea the anxiety totally stinks I wish I could conquer it, maybe someday.<BR/><BR/>Mizfit, I wish I could move mountains maybe the weight would come off quicker lol. <BR/><BR/>Natalia, Karyn, Stages of change (I need a name mister lol), Sherre, Linda and Hollie thanks so much for your kind words.<BR/><BR/>Faith, I still have my gall bladder. I was suppose to get it out this month but I decided to keep it. I'm hoping I can get through a few more years with it. I hate the thought of having to get cut on. Thanks for the black bean idea. As for progress pics you should start now, once a month. I know for me I wish all the time I had taken monthly pictures. Pictures really do tell the tale.<BR/><BR/>Chews to lose (I need a name for you too), I have to say you calling me an "after" girl made me feel soooo great. At 227 I know I still have a ways to go but I do feel good about how far I've come so far. I hope you'll come visit my blog all the time not just when you're feeling down *smile*.<BR/><BR/>Sheri, you asked how I did it well I started by walking 30 mins 7 days a week. I also gave up the sweets which was always my biggest downfall. Then I joined TOPS (like WW) and never miss a weigh-in. Really it was about making time for me. I also was already in therapy which I think has helped a ton. I really believe if we don't fix our minds we can never fix our bodies. <BR/><BR/>Karen, of course you can do it, you are doing it *smile*. As for day to day, I struggle all the time. I have ups and downs but it's about just not giving up on ourselves, keep moving forward.bbubblybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-26528883711089563462009-01-07T03:00:00.000-05:002009-01-07T03:00:00.000-05:00Dawn, WOWWOWOWOWOWOWOW!<BR/>I'm going to have to catch up on your posts to see your whole story.<BR/>This couldn't have been easy to stick with day after day after day.<BR/>What tenacity and strength you have to have accomplished this!<BR/>You look fantastic!<BR/><BR/>THIS is what makes me believe that I can do it, too!<BR/>Thank you for sharing your pics.Katschi (Karen)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04315996303259692721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-14572116644562869792009-01-06T13:28:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:28:00.000-05:00I can tell a BIG difference in your pictures! You look great! You are such an amazing encourager to me! Thank you for all you do!skinnyholliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12591742742533329659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-36910634833354227832009-01-06T11:15:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:15:00.000-05:00You are doing awesome! Now where you were is pretty much where I am now, and its comforting to know that losing so much can be accomplished. I'm curious how you've done it, what changes you made etc. You are definitely a beautiful lady! Don't worry about the rough go you've just gone through. Just remember, "This too shall pass!"Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09519851235966785303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-37776098869233299832009-01-06T10:44:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:44:00.000-05:00You're an "AFTER" girl. Those photos are amazing and gorgeous. Inspirational doesn't even sum it up. I'm going to come visit your pics/blog when I'm feeling down. Great job!Chews to Losehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07922694098990883723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-60794760145311510772009-01-06T10:42:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:42:00.000-05:00Ok, found them! LOL Awesome transformation, Dawn, you are just beautiful. Seeing those progression pics gives me hope for myself, I so want to be able to post some progress pics. :-) <BR/>Kids are beautiful too.~TMcGee~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11903588207538484354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-58464119404441446502009-01-06T10:37:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:37:00.000-05:00I must be having a brain fart because I don't see the link for the pics. LOL I'm going to go back and re-read the blog to look for it. <BR/>Anyhoo, good job on not turning to food during the high anxiety moments. I also have no gallbladder and oh my goodness, the "pains" that come with eating high fat food...oh my. The ONLY thing that has helped me is eating a serving of black beans EVERY day, seriously, it's the only thing that works and I've tried tons of stuff. <BR/>Off to go look again. :-) Have a great day!~TMcGee~http://www.blogger.com/profile/11903588207538484354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-76469251304361907532009-01-06T10:35:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:35:00.000-05:00You look GREAT!!<BR/>You're doing IT!!<BR/><BR/>Linda<BR/>PennsylvaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-8066938376609102842009-01-06T10:29:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:29:00.000-05:00WOWOWOW! I'm so glad you got the pictures posted because they REALLY tell a story! You've done a phenomenal job with this journey and I'm so excited and happy for you. (And I enjoyed seeing the piccs of the kids, too.)Sherrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17717478409134275058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-9604835199080753472009-01-06T10:26:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:26:00.000-05:00VERY inspirational pics. Thanks so much for posting them. You've done an incredible job so far!! Here's to more success, both long term, and just for today as well!!Stages of Changehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03628256956240223165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-31121836813546943882009-01-06T08:57:00.000-05:002009-01-06T08:57:00.000-05:00Wow! You're gorgeous! Great photo.<BR/><BR/>Good for you to not eat in the midst of all those crises!<BR/><BR/>You WILL get 'there'! you are doing great!Karynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01633714411687511297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-54698139825646398622009-01-06T06:46:00.000-05:002009-01-06T06:46:00.000-05:00ch ch ch ch changes!!<BR/>and faith.<BR/><BR/>You can move mountains and do anything you want to with your tenacity and vision (faith).<BR/><BR/>Miz.MizFithttp://www.mizfitonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-44139357720429616232009-01-06T05:50:00.000-05:002009-01-06T05:50:00.000-05:00Wow you have changed so much! You are an inspiration!!! You look great!Nataliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14999334781498930101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009789909929675068.post-78241468004884375572009-01-06T01:08:00.000-05:002009-01-06T01:08:00.000-05:00LOOK AT YOU! BEAUTIFUL AND HOW MUCH YOU HAVE CHANGED! OH MY! WOW! SUPER! You are proud! Look how smiley and confident you look! Look how much younger you look! The husband must be happy about the changes too! <BR/><BR/>Really inspirational. I am glad you posted those pictures. <BR/><BR/>I have some pretty serious anxiety issues too. It is pretty challenging sometimes. You got through it!Losing Waist!http://www.blogger.com/profile/18301516032763531624noreply@blogger.com