Wow Robin! I read your story this morning on the Maintainers Thread. How thoughtful and considerate of you to post it here. I wanted to write a comment, but I felt it wasn't my place on the Maintainers Thread. You are an inspiration and roll model. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, your honesty and words of wisdom. I don't know if you are a hugging type person, but if you are...I would give you the biggest hug right now!
Thank you for doing THIS today. I am pmsing and dealing with emotional stuff today. I am stuck at home while its snowing with the children underfoot who don't want to get along.
I ate a few chips and dip while making the little ones a sandwich. And a handful of chocolate chips from the freezer. Empty calories that I do NOT need. Your post touched me and reminded me to keep my eye on the prize. I want to succeed! I want to gain control! I want to be the best me I can!
I love you for this today, you didn't just change your life you have given me and others HOPE that we can also be who we want to be. TY!
That must have been the most amazing feeling. You deserve it Robin, you worked hard for it. I keep hoping I can work hard for it as well, and I have, but my personal journey has just settled into a more sedate pace and I'm okay with that
Robin - first of all the dress is gorgeous. You are going to be looking so, so beautiful for this special day.
And - your reaction to the situation is touching for many reasons. You've had a long journey and this is a major dream coming true and another validation that YOU DID IT. I am thrilled for this amazing situation.
You are such a supportive person to those of us on our way. Thanks for sharing this story - it's an inspiration for us all.
Thank you all so much for your generous and kind thoughts. I can't begin to tell you how much they all mean to me.
Like I mentioned in that post, my extremely supportive family just can't fathom how much this really means to me, and I'm fairly certain most of you here can. Thank you for letting me share this story with you.
Eliana, I hadn't even thought of that - pictures. There is no way the mother of the bride can opt out of pictures. It's not like I can insist on taking the pictures, like I used to always do in order to avoid BEING in the pictures. Wow. That would have been yet another nightmare situation. Now I can honestly say that I am looking forward to having all those snapshots!!
Oooh and cathydoe, any one and every one is more than welcome to post on the Maintainer's thread. Please feel free to comment on anything that you wish.
Thank you all once again. I am thoroughly overwhelmed with your loving and kind words. I am so lucky to be a part of this group. You guys are the BEST!!!
Thank you for sharing. The dress is gorgeous. We're going to look stunning. We will need to see pictures. How fun it will be to not have to strike an odd pose or hide in the back to distract from size. Your daughter must be so proud. One of my motivators was to not be the fat mom so my son doesn't get teased at school.
I am so happy for you Robin!!!!! You deserve this and you are one special lady. The dress is gorgeous but not as gorgeous as the lady who will be wearing it. Can't wait to some pictures of you in the dress! Enjoy!
You made me tear up! There had been many times I was having a hard day & after reading something you wrote only made me *that* much more determined to stay on plan. This has made me really see there are so many rewards & future discoveries in maintenance too . It doesn't seem as scary as I thought!
Beautifully articulated and beautiful dress. I hope you post a pic of yourself in that slinky little number when they finally whittle it down to fit ya PEANUT! Hugs for sharing your amazing journey with me!
You deserve this and you are one special lady. The dress is gorgeous but not as gorgeous as the lady who will be wearing it. Can't wait to some pictures of you in the dress! Enjoy!
