Great idea! I am totally doing this, I just need to collect my thoughts when a toddler is not jumping on my head. lol Be back to edit this section tomorrow!

I made myself a dream board for this thread:

Dear Future Self:
Waist:41 in
Weight"233.8

Emotions This week your feeling amazing you are proud of yourself, can you believe it for once you are actually proud of your self.

Goals To be under 180 pounds, working out more and still posting on 3FC

I know you can do this, Doesn't it feel amazing? What size are your pant's now can you get into that 14 hiding in the closet? You've done all this now you can succed in doing all those other things you want to do. I hope your in school now and working somewhere you love. Remember you are so much stronger than you ever thought you were.

That's a great question!
Future Me, What size ARE your pants now? And did you go to the amusement park this summer? Do you remember when you went a couple summers ago and had to get off a couple rides because you didn't fit? You also had to go through turnstiles sideways. Aren't you SO glad that you won't ever have to do that again?

And that you can go to an amusement park with your future children and ride any ride you choose?

You'll also be able to ride a mule down the Grand Canyon with your future children if you'd like! http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/mule_trips.htm
Can't do that today, but in October? You got it....7 years from now? Yup...you still got it.

Dear Future self. You are smiling now because you are looking at these numbers and realized that you will never see them again

Weight 3/23/13 - 280
Clothes size pants 2 or 3X Shirt 1-2X
Jobless
Best friend moving
Walking hard 4x's a week 2.5 miles

My emotions are very positive since I have started losing weight. Tho I am still afraid to go out in public with boat loads of people that I do not know. I hope I get over that feeling and am able to meet and greet new people with a confidence I used to have when I was young. I also wish that I can trust my heart and maybe be dating a nice man as it has been 20+ years since I have had a date. I hope that my parents love me and are finally proud of me. Most important... I have a job, a job that pays my bills and that I LIKE to go to everyday and does not make me lose hair anymore.

GOAL
My goal would be to weigh under 240, then I would only be 90lbs overweight. I would like to be walking at least 4 miles a day fast and 5-6 times a week and really enjoy it like I used to 20 years ago. I would like to wear heels again without my feet hurting. I would like to have heard 1 compliment from a stranger saying that I was looking good. Mostly.. I would like to have found at least 1 good friend to trust.

I love you future self!

It's hard for me to think about anything too specific right now but the biggest and most important thing is that 10/6 will be 9 months of working on me, on my weight, my fitness and my health.

I hope to be well into Onederland at that point, although I don't really expect to be at a final goal but maybe I'll at least have a better idea of what my final goal will be by then.

And my plan is to be chugging away, posting here every day, and working on a 2013 Resolutions Halloween Challenge!

Okay just saw this, I love this idea! I am going to come back later tonight and put in all my info and pics that I have at home. Thanks for doing this Lunar!

Okay, to my future self, 6 months from now!

I will post my stats from the weight and measurements that I was in the picture.

CW: 244
Hips: 52.5 in
Waist: 41 in
Chest: 45'39'in
R Thigh: 30.5in L Thigh: 30.5in
R Arm: 16in L Arm: 16in
Neck: 14in
R Calf: 18in L Calf: 18in
Wrist: 7 in

Dress/Pant size: 16-18

Emotions~ I am close to being halfway to my goal again, it is frustrating to see how close I was before and how quickly I ended up back tracking. Now that I know stress is my main trigger, throughout my adult life to put back on the weight, I now know how to handle it. I feel like with this enlightenment about myself, I can truly succeed this time.

Goals~ By October 5, 2013 I would like to be at least back in my size 14s and in Onederland. I also will most likely be in a new, less stressful job which in turn will help with my overall mental and physical health. My husband and I are taking our honeymoon later this year, most likely after October, so I would like to be as healthy as possible before we go, and continue that healthy lifestyle afterward! I also will have completed at least one round of Insanity and eventually another full round of P90X, along with completing my first 5 and 10K!

Dear Future Me~
No matter what is going on, you always have control of how you want to feel each day. You decide if you are going to stay OP or not. Every day is not going to be perfect, but you have more control over your actions that you give yourself credit for. If you slip, pick yourself back up. I want to see you in October out of the 200s and getting rid of the mental garbage that has plagued you for entirely too long. You've done this before, almost reached your goal, in a much harder and difficult environment. There is absolutely no reason you cannot make this happen now. Constantly fight, each and every day, for your health. Remember what it felt like to be your heaviest, and to be almost half way and still feeling just 'blah' and not very proud of your weight loss effort. You can do this, you WILL do this. I want to see you make those changes, and keep a healthy lifestyle for you and your husband, and then eventually for the family you will make with each other. Remember, take this a day at a time, even as you get closer to goal, don't get comfortable and give up. This is a LIFESTYLE change, this is for life. Not a quick fix, make it happen, no more excuses.

Pics at 244 lbs, March 2013

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Date: April 4, 2013
Weight:218
Fat Percentage:
Waist Size:
Before Picture: coming soon
Pants & Dress Size: 16, some 18s

Memory/Emotions/Moods from this week: This week has been emotional. You've been the same weight for a long time... since the first of the year, and not a big change from November. The last time you lost weight, this is about where you landed at your lowest weight, before bouncing back upward. Why? Are you destined to be in the 2teens? What a thrill it would be to be stuck in the 190's -- at least that's less than 200! You're trying to get back on track and keep the scale moving down. It helps to have structure in the day. Keep that in mind.
Today you saw photos of that author, Stephanie Meyer online. She's had an amazing weight loss transformation. Such a pretty woman! That could be you. You've already changed so much, but you don't see it. People see you differently now, and you need to see it yourself. Lighten up, already! And, have more fun with fashion, accessories, etc. Did you go through with the haircut?

Something you are struggling with and hope to have overcome by October:
I really hope you've broken through that 200 lb barrier and are safely on the other side. I'm not expecting miracles, but you could easily lose 18 lbs in 6 months. Keep at it! And, I hope you had a great summer wearing sleeveless shirts and dresses. See, weren't all those arm exercises worth it?

Goals to be Completed by October:
I hope you're continuing to work out with TRX and Zumba, and that you reach your goal of doing planks on your hands and toes, instead of elbows and knees. Did you purchase those yoga pants that you wanted - the ones that were much too tight on your thighs, but would probably fit well, now? And, did you take a vacation? A REAL vacation -- no family around, no agenda -- something you planned just for YOU. And, how's that new job? I hope you're enjoying it and your new home. The sky's the limit for you!

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Sweeeet....I'm already 8 pounds lighter then I was last month during this time! You go future me! You go!! Hey- and you're buying new athletic shoes tomorrow! Lucky you!! And your next race is in two weeks! You're rocking it! Woohoo!

I've also combined finances with Andrew and taken care of my credit card debt. Yahooo! Awesome sauce!

I love this, thanks lunarsongbird for the idea! I can't wait to see what happens in the next 6 months... It's nice to remember where I'm at personally, not just about the number on the scale. Hoping for a happy summer!

Date: 15th April 2013
Weight: 192
Fat Percentage: god knows, 40%+?!
Waist Size: 38
Before Picture:



Memory/Emotions/Moods from this week: I'm just coming out of a longer than usual depression, nearly 2 months if I remember correctly. Starting to feel ok about life again Just finished 4 hefty shifts at work! I'm sure I'll remember that weekend for quite some time. I went out in the rain today and it was warm and refreshing rather than pelting down with rocks of ice. Perhaps it really is spring! I'm frustrated at my weight loss "stall". I'm debating over how much of this is because I've been busy, and how much of it is self-sabotage. I really do love IE, and I know it works for me. I'm not on a diet, but I can lose weight, and I love that. But I have a mental block at 20lbs as that's usually what I lose before I stop. I know I've been eating when I'm not hungry. The good news is I'm maintaining while doing that, so if I can get my head round restarting, mentally, then I can only expect to start losing again. I've been thinking about my goal weight. Ultimate goal weight is 112lbs, but I think by setting my goal at the lowest end of the range I'd be happy in, I'm putting too much pressure on myself. I've added 50lbs to it today. Which now means I'm 40% of my way towards goal, rather than 20%! In 10lb increments, for me, 192 is too big. 182 is fat. 172 is a bit chunky. 162 is a little overweight. 152 is not fat. 142 is awesome but a bit restrictive, clothing-wise, 132 is light, 122 is small, and 112 is what I was the last time I was small & fit. I want to get to 162 as then I'll see a drastic difference. Then I'll keep adjusting my goal in 10lb increments until I'm happy with where I am, and start maintenance there

Something you are struggling with and hope to have overcome by October: I would like to have somewhere to live Failing that, I want to have been on the pill for a few months. The final step in making my great childfree life with my wonderful man a permanent reality, and getting rid of periods so bad they've put me in hospital. It could take me a while to settle down with it, and as I'm starting uni in October, the last thing I need is screwy periods disrupting my life again. And, I want either more hours at work, or a second job. I want to get stable financially and move on with my life. It's been a really hard few years and I'm eager to put this phase behind me, and understand that it's ok to be happy, even if it will take some practice.

Goals to be Completed by October: Just... Live

Dear Future Me,

I hope you're enjoying the new Final Fantasy, and that you're disciplined enough to get stuck into your studies as well! This time uni will work, for the same reason this way of eating will work. You're doing it slowly, carefully, honestly and for the right reasons. You might go on to be a game programmer. You might not. Either way, you won't be stuck in miserable admin jobs for all eternity. You've chosen well - doing a course that suits your methodical, analytical, introverted nature. You know this is a lifestyle change, because you're learning new ways of eating, working, thinking, relating... everything! I'm proud of you for that. I know you'll stick with it because for you, now, IE isn't a diet with an end date, it's just you learning how to live like the person you want to be, the person you know you always were. Life doesn't need to be like it was in your 20s. You don't need to be depressed all the time. Keep going with the CBT, it's slow, but it's working. Just like your weight loss is. Just like your uni course will be. But that's ok You know who you are now, what you do and don't want out of life. Turns out you're not that bothered by the big corporate job, but you want to see the world more than you ever realised before. You don't need to make yourself more outgoing, just find an environment you can thrive in. Just keep living in accordance with your values, and you'll be fine. I'm proud of how far you've come, and please remember it's ok for you to succeed! You don't need people to pity you for how bad things are, learn to let them just appreciate you for the person you really are, because they do. You don't need to hide behind anything... You've chosen the people in your life well, and they don't need you to change. Just keep moving towards the things you really want, one step at a time, and remember - you're still completely bada**

Hey! Who is that sexy lady?! It's the Shiv! You have a real nice shape! I look forward to seeing what it looks like in 6 months!

Lunarsongbird...

Thanks! I can't either... I'm hoping the front bit will be the first to go