I just realized I didn't put up Lori's stats when I posted. I hope she doesn't mind, I'm just so proud of her - but here goes, as seen in Lori's signature:
Start Date: March 4th, 2008
Goal Met: July 3rd, 2009
16 Beautiful Months to Freedom. 333/158 175 lbs lost.
Pretty amazing! Just goes to show you with commitment & determination ANYthing is possible.
Yay for Lori! I'm so glad you made your goal. I don't know you at all, but I really value your voice & I'm always immediately interested in seeing what you have to say when I see that you've posted on a thread. Thank you so much for taking the time be a member of this forum. (I know this can be hard to fit into one's day sometimes.) Keep posting your insights, as I can really relate to so many of your experiences & I feel better knowing you're out there validating what I deal with sometimes.
Such a big part of this whole journey for me is being able to envision doing it and getting to the end zone (which isn't always easy for me). It's just fantastic to see what you've done, I'm inspired by it. And I'm so, so happy for you. Wow!
Thank you for being an awesome role model when you don't allow excuses or negative voices to get in the way. You're one of the reasons I am doubling up my efforts.
Best wishes for your new, healthier lifestyle. I bet you feel finally at home with your body instead of carrying around all the painful uncomfortable extra weight. You'll always be a star to us!!!
Last edited by better health3; 07-04-2009 at 12:57 PM.
Lori you wonder woman you!!!!!!!!! You are one of my HUGE inspirations here (and yes even I can have them... lol!) and I am SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!!!! I am so so so excited that you have reached this monumental life altering goal of yours. The hard work and dedication and determination you have is awe inspiring as well.
Loribell! 
You are an inspiration to EVERYONE around here! I so enjoy reading your posts and watching your progress!
