Hi You!  It was GREAT to hear from you!!!! I wonder about you all the time.  Don't forget that you and I are no different, and if I can do this, you can too.  I can't even tell you what made this time different than the million other times I tried.  Maybe it's that I worked really hard at staying on top of the head-games that my mind would play with me.  In the beginning, I think I worked harder on that part than anything else.  YOU know, you read all my rantings about it. :-)  But, believe me, I know as well as anyone how hard it is to get started, especially when you feel like it's not going to work anyway.  If you can know without a doubt that you can do it, then you will -- see, mind games.  For me, just the act of visualizing myself at Christmas, in size 8-10 jeans from Hollister, makes me get my butt on the treadmill.  Just like I used to visualize myself in size 16's, then 14's.  Sorry if I'm sounding "preachy" -- I just want to help you find that motivation that I know you have.  I have a quote on my myspace that is from Winnie the Pooh, courtesy of Christoper Robin.  The quote is:  "There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."  I love that quote! 

 

Well, Girlie, I'm glad that you're still checking in, and I hope that you will join me again soon.

Hey Tina.  I know it's all easier said than done when you're just trying to get rolling on it.  But you know that you can do it, because you've been "there" before.  The first few weeks are the hardest, until you get into the zone.  About the splurge day, I have to set rules because I could do that, too.  So, my rule is that on splurge day, I can only go over by 20 points (about 1000 calories).  This kind of keeps me from going too crazy with the food.  Also, I think just having the rule keeps me on track. 

 

I know that  you can do this, Tina.  It's all about the games your mind plays with you.  You've got a lot of life left, and I know that having this weight "that does not belong to you", is no way to live.  As always, I'm here for you!  Tammy

Thanks, Tina!!  I'm surprised about that front view myself.  In the original, you can actually see light reflecting off of my belly... haha.  Not sure that those are abs, but it is proof that things are shaping up.  Lots more hard work to do.  You have a great weekend!  Tammy

Hey You...  Love the spaces facelift... it's so happy! 

Thank you so much for your sweet and supportive comment :) - shanz