I'm too sick (still!) to feel as good at this as I thought I would, but I still wanted to report that I've finally reached the 50-pound loss mark! I know many people on here have lost much more, but this is a *big* milestone for me.

In some ways, I already feel like a different person. My energy level (sickness nonwithstanding) is so high, when I used to get winded walking from one end of the mall to the other. I actually like exercise and get antsy when I miss it. I no longer find it impossible to choose a healthy dinner, eat half of what's on my plate, and not feel deprived. And yes -- I have so much more confidence now!

I just want to thank everyone on here. Your words motivate and touch me far more than you could know. This forum is truly a godsend.

Next goals - Winter Solstice Challenge then ONEDERLAND!!!! Nothing's gonna stop me now.

Congratulations!!! And you are an inspiration for me -- your starting weight is extremely close to mine. Great job!! Hope you're feeling better soon, too.

Wonderful! Don't you feel proud? 50lbs is a lot.You'll notice so many improvements in your life.I'm also a 50 and what a change it's made for me.

Oh my goodness! 50 pounds is awesome! I think every pound is a huge accomplishment. Thank you for the inspiration! I hope you are feeling better soon. Keep up the good work! Do you mind sharing what you are doing to lose? Thanks.

WOW!! Jennifer, that's fantastic!

Good for you, Jennifer! I'm so proud of you!!

Please don’t undervalue the significance of your accomplishment. No matter what others may or may not have done, this is HUGE! I mean 50 pounds, that is outstanding! You are doing so great and we are all so proud of you. Keep it up, and I hope you feel better soon!

Beverly

WOOOO HOOOOO 50lbs THAT IS AWSOME!

That is always a great one to reach. 50 seems like so much more than 49.

That is so great!!! What an accomplishment. I agree that 50 pounds is a big deal. Just think where you'd be at if you still had those 50 pounds on you. Go to the feed store (or wal-mart) and grab up one of those 50 pound bags and carry it around for about 5 minutes. That's always a good dose of reality to remind you that you have come a LLLLLOOONNNGGG way.

I hope you get to feeling better soon.

WOW!!! 50 lbs!!! What an amazing job!! 50 lbs is no small feat. Congratulations!!!! Do you have pictures???

Feel better soon!!

Sandi -- I don't have a new full-body pic, but I'm hoping to have hubby take some this weekend. I think you can tell the MOST in my face, but judging from the reactions I got over Thanksgiving, you can probably tell all over .

Thanks, everyone, for the kind words. I'm really so excited, even though I have lots left to go!

JENNIFER LOST 50 POUNDS!!!
JENNIFER LOST 50 POUNDS!!!
JENNIFER LOST 50 POUNDS!!!
JENNIFER LOST 50 POUNDS!!!
JENNIFER LOST 50 POUNDS!!!

Jennifer, I'm so proud of you, I can hardly stand it!! You are doing SOOOOOOOOOOO beautifully, and you have earned my undying respect, my friend. You dropped each one of those fifty freaking pounds from **** through sweat, discipline, and consistency. You've won this success through focus and motivation, and no small faith in yourself.

You're strong, you're brave, and you're resilient.

And you're one **** of a nice woman, Jennifer. I'm sincerely ecstatic for you. Yay!!!

Stop stop stop! I'm blushing!!!!

Kathy, I don't have time right now, but I will try to write a little something up later about what I'm doing. I will say this: it ain't rocket science (which begs the question -- why didn't I do it before???) I've tried to keep it fairly simple & use my own little made-up "plan."

More later!

What a fantastic accomplishment!! Way to go!

She's a brick....HOWSE>>> I used to love that song! CONGRATS AND THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!