Finally!!

After starting and stopping WW over many years. After, losing a little and putting it back on. After giving up, and wanting to give up, countless times, thinking it was hopeless and that I would never lose -82 lbs. I DID IT!! I made my weight loss goal (in November)  and maintained it long enough to reach lifetime status (January, 2012) at WW!!!. What that means is, that for the rest of my life so long as I stay within 2 lbs of my set goal weight I am free!! If I go over 2 lbs of my goal weight then I pay the meeting fees untill I get back to goal.

The Key To Sucess

I have received many stars, ribbons, awards, etc along the way. They seem silly to some, but they are reminders of how hard you have to work to reach your goals. They were well worth it to me. I still keep my ribbons on my fridge and my before picture in my wallet. They motivate me. I would like to be a WW leader some day. I 'get it' now. My goal now is to keep it off and keep this mind set for the rest of my life. God willing of course.

Goal!!

 Tonight I reached my goal with Weight Watchers. I've lost a total of 80 1/2 lbs. I joined on November 30, 2010, the same night they launched thier new Points Plus Plan. I can't tell you how much I truly love this plan. I have joined WW before but never reached goal. This time I was determined. I've gone from a size 2X or 3X shirt, to a 8-10. Skirts 20-22, to a size 6. I can't tell you how much better I feel physically and mentally! I am now within 6 weeks of becoming a lifetime member. I've have been asked many times.. What is the hardest part of losing weight? For me, it was not the physical aspect of losing , it was the mental challenge. I have had to say "no" to myself and my hubby and others regarding food. .My hubby has been INCREDIBLY supportive. Thank you so much honey!! I've struggled and spent time in tears watching others eat. I've fought my food and had days where I struggled and days where I was successful.. I came to the conclusion that this is the way it has to be in order to reach my goal. I will struggle with food for the rest of my life. Once I reached that understanding and decided that it was "ok" and that this is real life, I was able to keep going. It was not always pretty and it was not always fun.. I have heard mostly positive things and I've had some unexpected negative or backwards compliments, too. That is ok.. This is something I did for me and it's ok to be a little selfish in this case. Now, I pray, I can keep it up..

Before. I am standing with my beautiful daughter, Julia



At goal.

Yes, I keep my ribbons on my fridge to keep me motivated.