Way to go, Halfagain! For some reason, I think it's harder for us to see the loss in ourselves than it is for others... I can definitely see it in your photos!
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happy you made a mini goal!!! way to go! you are really doing well with your weight loss journey!! look at how dedicated you are!! can't wait for your new photo!!! keep up the great work, you look FABULOUS DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you both. Yes, a photo (comparison in this case) is worth 1000 words - I don't see the changes as I see me each day.
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A Maritime girl! Thanks so much for introducing yourself and giving me such great detailed information. I will certainly heed the "warnings" once I reach my goal. I agree with what your doctor tells you also. I think the higher end of the scale is healthier when you enter your senior years.
I met my 1st mini-goal today! My 1st 10 pounds are GONE and in only 18 days! I haven't been able to lose 10 pounds in quite a few years so believe me, it's reason to celebrate! So far, IP is working just great for me. I hope it's what they say it is...my last diet!
My end goal is really to feel/be healthier. I'm not really set on 180, but I'm thinking that will be where I end with the extra skin to deal with yet. After the skin is worked out I might get to be 160ish - who knows. I'm not going to fret as I have a l-o-n-g ways to go yet. Just doing this day by day... looking too far out is frightening. (I am thinking about snack tonight though... chocolate cake (Proti Diet I think) is calling to me). I need to order more hot chocolate.....
Sorry I missed yesterday, but happy to report hubby is home today and doing really well. Of course he's still in pain and really tired, but still hard to believe that just three days ago he underwent open heart surgery. He's a testament to the marvels of modern medicine, and for keeping one's self healthy and at a healthy weight. The doctors said he wouldn't have done nearly as well as he did if he wasn't already in good shape and at a healthy weight. Now our daughter just has to go into the family doctor and get a baseline EKG to see if she shows any signs of this genetic disorder. Hopefully in this case she takes after my side.
So back on IP tomorrow, no more excuses! And now off to see what I missed here yesterday. Hugs to ALL of you....
Cindy: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. How is she doing?
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Sorry I missed yesterday, but happy to report hubby is home today and doing really well. Of course he's still in pain and really tired, but still hard to believe that just three days ago he underwent open heart surgery. He's a testament to the marvels of modern medicine, and for keeping one's self healthy and at a healthy weight. The doctors said he wouldn't have done nearly as well as he did if he wasn't already in good shape and at a healthy weight. Now our daughter just has to go into the family doctor and get a baseline EKG to see if she shows any signs of this genetic disorder. Hopefully in this case she takes after my side.
So back on IP tomorrow, no more excuses! And now off to see what I missed here yesterday. Hugs to ALL of you....
Cindy: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. How is she doing?
Great news, Dana. So glad he came out so well. Prayers your daughter isn't taking after him.
I know you'll be able to get back to "business" now that all this stress is passed. We're all pulling for you.
Sorry I missed yesterday, but happy to report hubby is home today and doing really well. Of course he's still in pain and really tired, but still hard to believe that just three days ago he underwent open heart surgery. He's a testament to the marvels of modern medicine, and for keeping one's self healthy and at a healthy weight. The doctors said he wouldn't have done nearly as well as he did if he wasn't already in good shape and at a healthy weight. Now our daughter just has to go into the family doctor and get a baseline EKG to see if she shows any signs of this genetic disorder. Hopefully in this case she takes after my side.
So back on IP tomorrow, no more excuses! And now off to see what I missed here yesterday. Hugs to ALL of you....
Cindy: I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. How is she doing?
Great news, Dana! And hoping your daughter checks out OK.
Sending support to those with family who are healing. that was a great funny today Rainbow.
I made a mini goal this week. I now have less than 100 lbs to go. Looking at my charts and tracking, the next goal is the 1/2 way mark, then 100 lbs gone. I'm looking forward to the next photo date on the 26th. I personally don't see much happening in the mirror, but the numbers on the scale seem to be moving in the right direction.
Halfagain, I'll say the numbers and scale are going the right way, LOOKATYOU you are one of my inspirations, so you just keep it up and I love your name, Halfagain, pretty soon, real soon, less than Halfagain,ha. So you rock. Teena
I finally got my "Lily fix" this weekend. I changed my avatar to a recent photo. She is like a new baby after her surgery last week. Now I feel so much better! Thanks for letting me share...
I finally got my "Lily fix" this weekend. I changed my avatar to a recent photo. She is like a new baby after her surgery last week. Now I feel so much better! Thanks for letting me share...
What a great picture, happy your granddaughter is recovering so well.
I finally got my "Lily fix" this weekend. I changed my avatar to a recent photo. She is like a new baby after her surgery last week. Now I feel so much better! Thanks for letting me share...
Wow she does look like the picture of health.
You must be so relieved.
Good (early) morning! I'm back home as of last night, exhausted, yet couldn't sleep. Been up since before 4 The road trip to LA went pretty well, & loved spending the time with my 6 yr old granddaughter! She is such a great kid. Left home Tues. morning, spent 2 nights in hotels, then drove 25 hrs straight from Thurs @ 6 am to Fri @ 7 am, with brief stops for fuel, food, & potty breaks, plus one long stop stuck in traffic. The wedding & reception went off without a hitch & we had a fabulous time! Will have to wait for pics from others as somehow one of the settings on our camera got changed & we didn't notice it until we got home yesterday
Lots of people complimented me on my weight loss, some to the point of embarrassing me...
I actually had an easier time eating properly while on the road than I did Fri, Sat & Sun. Never cheated, but didn't get all the veggies in, missed some supplements, totally missed evoo & salt for 2 or 3 days, & couldn't stay on schedule. But only gained 1 lb in those 6 days, so am happy. Official WI is Thurs, & hope to be down a couple of lbs by then.
Dana - so glad your DH's surgery went well, and that he's on the road to recovery. Cindy - hope your mom is feeling better after her fall. Halfagain - WTG! Those mini-goals are so important, and cause for celebration! Jampooh - Welcome to the Fab 50s & to IP! I'm between Grayling & Gaylord, & go to the clinic in Elk Rapids. Where are you & your sister?
Congratulations to those that have posted losses in the last week!
Since I'm up I ought to do some exercises before getting ready for work. Have a great day!
So glad your trip and wedding went well. Your granddaughter will have memories for a lifetime! And I'm sure those compliments will carry you through to your goal.
Can't let Dana come back and find us on page 2! No way, no how!
ROFL! Can't leave you guys alone for a second and look what happens... page 2. I'm back BTW. Second day back on phase 1, and DH is doing amazing. Still can't believe how well he is doing with less than a week back from such major surgery.
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I finally got my "Lily fix" this weekend. I changed my avatar to a recent photo. She is like a new baby after her surgery last week. Now I feel so much better! Thanks for letting me share...
What a cutie pie, and she looks great.
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Good (early) morning! I'm back home as of last night, exhausted, yet couldn't sleep. Been up since before 4 The road trip to LA went pretty well, & loved spending the time with my 6 yr old granddaughter! She is such a great kid. Left home Tues. morning, spent 2 nights in hotels, then drove 25 hrs straight from Thurs @ 6 am to Fri @ 7 am, with brief stops for fuel, food, & potty breaks, plus one long stop stuck in traffic. The wedding & reception went off without a hitch & we had a fabulous time! Will have to wait for pics from others as somehow one of the settings on our camera got changed & we didn't notice it until we got home yesterday
Lots of people complimented me on my weight loss, some to the point of embarrassing me...
I actually had an easier time eating properly while on the road than I did Fri, Sat & Sun. Never cheated, but didn't get all the veggies in, missed some supplements, totally missed evoo & salt for 2 or 3 days, & couldn't stay on schedule. But only gained 1 lb in those 6 days, so am happy. Official WI is Thurs, & hope to be down a couple of lbs by then.
Dana - so glad your DH's surgery went well, and that he's on the road to recovery. Cindy - hope your mom is feeling better after her fall. Halfagain - WTG! Those mini-goals are so important, and cause for celebration! Jampooh - Welcome to the Fab 50s & to IP! I'm between Grayling & Gaylord, & go to the clinic in Elk Rapids. Where are you & your sister?
Congratulations to those that have posted losses in the last week!
Since I'm up I ought to do some exercises before getting ready for work. Have a great day!
Welcome, you were missed. So happy to hear it all went great and you had fun with your granddaughter.
happy you made a mini goal!!! way to go! you are really doing well with your weight loss journey!! look at how dedicated you are!! can't wait for your new photo!!! keep up the great work, you look FABULOUS DARLING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you are one of my inspirations, so you just keep it up and I love your name, Halfagain, pretty soon, real soon, less than Halfagain,ha. So you rock. Teena
The road trip to LA went pretty well, & loved spending the time with my 6 yr old granddaughter! She is such a great kid. Left home Tues. morning, spent 2 nights in hotels, then drove 25 hrs straight from Thurs @ 6 am to Fri @ 7 am, with brief stops for fuel, food, & potty breaks, plus one long stop stuck in traffic. The wedding & reception went off without a hitch & we had a fabulous time! Will have to wait for pics from others as somehow one of the settings on our camera got changed & we didn't notice it until we got home yesterday 
Have a great day!
I'm back BTW. Second day back on phase 1, and DH is doing amazing. Still can't believe how well he is doing with less than a week back from such major surgery. 
to the group, you will really like these great ladies, everyone is so nice and great inspiration, so good luck to you! Teena
