First, I just want to say thanks to all the replies I got to my first post... Thank you all! :) From the response I can tell I will get the support I need! I also like all the neat little smilies!

Anyways, just would like to share some good news!

I decided almost 2 weeks ago that I wanted to get healthy (I don't even really use the "d" word that much... those don't work really). I decided, that I would just keep trying, no matter what happened because if I didn't keep trying, I would never be healthy.

Well, I changed the kind of foods I eat, started drinking water instead of pop, and started exercising.

Today, I weighed myself... I have lost 13lbs! But, if that wasn't great enough, I have lost one full dress size!!! See, a friend and I went shopping earlier this week, and I decided to buy a pair of jeans that are a size 24 (when I started I wore a size 26). And this morning, I thought I would try them on for fun... AND THEY FIT!!! :D :D :D :D

I started dancing around the house I was so happy!!! I've never done this well before... and talk about motivation to keep going! WOW!

Thanks for all the support, just wanted to share... it is possible... I CAN DO IT! :D

Mandi :)

Congrats Mandi!!!! You bet you can do it- just remember, the only one that can cause you to struggle is yourself.Practice self love every day- You're gonna get there!

Have a Great Weekend,
Krista

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Hey Mandi, that is great!!! A little hard work really does pay off. Keep up the good work. :)

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How great for you. You have to be feeling really great right now. It is the best feeling to drop sizes in your clothes. You keep going twords your next goal. It's nice to set little goals for yourself. Before you know it, you will be at your final goal.
Good luck to you and have a wonderful weekend.
Stacey :)

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Thanks for this post and the reminder to set small goals for myself. I thought I was doing that, but when I really thought about it, I'm still looking at the overall goal. And that can be pretty daunting!!! http://www.diettalk.com/uub//eek.gif THANKS for the food for thought.

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way to go mandi, i bet you are on cloud nine. just remember, keep on the right track, and you wont even realize your doing that nasty D word. hee hee.
stephanie

Mandi, You GO GIRL!!! Terrific Job. Its nice to hear your enthusiasm. Its also weird to see your name spelled the same as mine. I always thought I was the only one with an I instead of the Y. (Ryeleighs just my user name) Keep up the good work! Those new jeans will be to big in no time.

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I'm sooooo happy for you! I know when I shrank sizes how excited I felt and guess what...I'm feeling that way for you RIGHT NOW! Keep up the great work. Look forward to your next success story. Best!!!

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Wonderful news, Mandi! Keep up the good work. Remember, take it slow and you will reach your goal. Keep us posted on what's happening with you. You can do it. This is exciting news!!

Continued success to you!

:D

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Woohoo, Mandi! Doesn't that just feel great! It's nice to see you so charged up. Exercizing in any form is great and really not only burns up calories, but makes you feel wonderful as well. I'm glad to see that you are shooting for healthy, too. You'll just keep feeling better and better! Keep on dancin'...........

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj

way to go mandi.. one day hopefully before i die.. that's going to be me saying i can now fit into something i couldn't previously. thank you for sharing!!

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Way to go - you just made me remember what it feels like to go down in size - it is such a great feeling - keep up the good work - I miss that feeling so you have just inspired me to try again.
Great job!!!

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Feeling inspired or motivated is always a great feeling, isn't it? :)

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Here's to healthy and happy!

Dj