I am a 39 yr. old. I have lost 60 pounds, but still have 90 to go. I am looking for someone else who has already lost a large amount of weight, who may have similar circumstances as myself. I would like to share motivations, progress, etc. I look forward to sharing experiences with a "buddy".

Hi Debbie, I know exactly how you feel. I have lost 105 lbs. and all through the month of Jan. I thought I was going to lose it. I didn't go off my food plan, but I ate too much of everything. I have now been back on it for 5 days and I feel great! What kind of program have you used? How long did it take you to lose your weight? I have been keeping to 1200 calories with absolutely no refined sugar or white flour. To jump start myself, I've cut out bread. It's a real weakness with me I have found. I'm getting great motivation from the experiences of others. I felt I was alone in the world. I have 35 more pounds to lose. Keep up the faith.

Hi Karen,
That is fantastic that you have lost over 100 pounds! It gives me hope. You are so close to your goal compared to where you were. Was there anything special that motivated you(eg. Health, self-image, etc.) I'm glad the last 5 days have been good for you. You're doing too well. But if you have some difficult moments, don't be too hard on yourself. Just get back on as you have. How long did it take you to lose that much weight?
I have been on Seattle Sutton for the past 5.5 months. It is a program that provides freshly prepared meals. It is a 1200 calorie program. I also do exercise almost every day. I did go out to eat and did overeat twice this week, but did lose 1.5. The past few days have been great, and I feel like you that it is good to get control back.
Take Care, Debbie

Morning Debbie,
Motivation huh? Health was one. I could barely walk and I just didn't want to hurt anymore. I also own the most gorgeous Morgan show horse in the world. I worked four jobs to have her trained and shown and I had never been on her back. Would you ride a horse at almost 300 lbs.? I remedied that last Aug. I'm going to take riding lessons mainly to just get some confidence back. I'm hoping I won't make a complete fool of myself. I lost the weight from March 25 to Dec. 1st. I only get weighed when I go to the doctor's. Winter is hard for me. It's almost like I get depressed so I appreciate your response. This has really been a source of motivation for me. I'm afraid 35 pounds is going to take me a long, long time. Do you have any dreams you want fulfilled when you reach your goal weight?

I don't have a concrete dream I'd like to fulfill once I reach goal. I have many little things I'd like to accomplish. But what I'd really like is to see what it is like to live life at a regular size. I just think for me life would be more fun and less stressful. I'd have more respect for myself and wouldn't stop myself from doing things that under normal circumstances I would enjoy.
This has been a life long battle, but I'm having more success now than I've had in the past.
How's your week going?
Take Care, Debbie

Hi Debbie, Do you know what really gets me every day. Ease of movement. I climb hills or carry buckets of water and I remember what it was like before. A better sense of self is another perk. Unfortunately, those old tapes keep trying to reassert themselves. People who haven't seen me in a while almost drop their teeth, but in my head I'm still fat. I keep working at recreating that image with positive thoughts. I have fought this battle for my entire life and I intend to win the war. I just take it one day at a time and I have to realize that my past does not equal my future. I'm not sure how to use a bulletin board. I'm new at this. Would it be easier to e-mail? If so my address is, kmwoodfullmer@yahoo.com. Have a great day and remember if you say no now to the urge to eat something your shouldn't, it will be easier the next time. Hey, 90 lbs. isn't all that much when you look at how far you have come. Focus on the present and the future and the past will take care of themselves. Keep up the faith. Karen