amanda123's Journal, 05 Feb 07

I know how you feel. Sometimes i think, is it worth it, it's going to take so long! But then i think about all the hard work and effort that i've put into this and i don't want to undo it. I had 91 to lose and now have 76 left. But if we stick with it and aim for 2lb a week, we'll be at goal by Christmas! Imagine how great you're going to feel and look!! Time does seem to be flying by slowly, let's keep busy :) You ARE doing great and i just know you are going to get there :) 

i know how both of you guys feel.. I'm 23 and for the longest time i've been heavy.. i dont remember the last time we weighed less then 180.. and i also have alot of weight to loose, it was 85 pounds, but now i have 70 to go.. if we stick together and motivate each other espicially in the times when u really feel like u cant take it anymore.. if u have support.. u'll get through it, its hard and i know u cant help but to look at the bigger picture but if ur mind is set to it.. and this is what u really want then u can do it.. u'll make it to ur goal  

I feel for ya. I am pretty much in the same boat. I needed to lose 67 pounds. It's very hard and if you dont stay focused, it's very easy to just give up. Especially when those around you want yu to eat other stuff that isn't allowed on your diet. Like me and my birthday. it happens to be the day after Super bowl Sunday. today in fact! I'm 39. My kids and my husband made it an excuse to order Papa Johns pizza and get a birthday cake. I purchased a small one and we only ate one piece a piece.. but I felt so guilty after word. I didnt even enjoy it! the cake was stale so i was a litle upset to waste such carbs on something that didnt even taste good! what a bummber that was! dont give up... cause it's people like you who have a gradual weight loss, remind me that it is worth it! I lost just like you do the first time around. It came off slowly, but it was comming off. You will be so happy you stuck with it and there are so many nice people here to give lots of support! Dont worry about what you got to lose... it's comming off and you are doing a great job!! Imagine your testimony when your done!!  

well I was going for a 114 loss and after only 14 pounds I am on a plateau and no change so I feel like giving up also but i figure I will hang in for another week or two and see if any more drops. I am tired of being 'ggod' Didn't go camping and have joined a ladies only exercise - Curves. 30 mins 3x a week so we will see. Lets hope it makes a difference. You need to drop 96 and me 100 so lets hang in together! We can do it!