I just created an account here after reading such inspirational posts that have been made here in the last 6 mos. or so! It's nice to see there are people out there who have lost weight!! I have recently given up eating all the chocolate I can get my hands on. It was bordering on obsession. I am learning to control myself in that area and have a few little nibbles and be done - not 2 king sized candy bars like before....

I started this weight loss journey at 160 pounds on Nov. 26. I am already down to 151 and over the moon about it!!! I am aiming for 135 by my anniversary, Feb. 22. At that point, I plan on reassessing a new goal and aiming for that. I prefer making baby-steps to my big goal of just being comfortable in my own skin. I am not sure what number that will register on the scale, but I think registering in the "Normal" range on the BMI scale will put my mind at ease.

What finally made me decide that enough was enough was when I checked my BMI and found that I was just 3 pounds away from being considered Obese. That shocked me, because I figured that I "Just had a few pounds to lose". When I first got married, I was all of 105 pounds - so I have gained 55 pounds over the last 12 years or so. That put things in perspective for me and gave me the push that I needed to make a change for myself.

What do I want to get out of this weight loss:

1. Feel Sexy with my hubby and not constantly worried about if I look too fat when I am naked.
2. I feel that my Butt is too big. Looking forward to that being gone!!!
3. Lose weight in a sensible way - not just a starvation or fad diet.
4. Overall feeling good about myself when I am out and about.
5. Fit into some of the cute jeans that I used to be able to wear years ago.

Anyhow -thank you all for your time and for the wonderful posts you have all made!!!!

redhead ...

Congrats on your current weight loss that in itself is a great accomplishment !!

Hey there and welcome! I hear ya on the obese thing...I was obese when I started.

Good luck with your goals, you can do it!!!

Hi redhead! Congrats on the sizable weight loss you've already had! Why don't you join us in the weekly chat thread as you progress?

That's a good solid plan you have there. I myself have a terrific chocolate habit , controlled only by not having any in the house. I go once a month to a terrific Belgian handmade chocolate place and buy a couple of pieces that I eat right away .

Christmas is going to be tricky. I have two or three clients who will give me boxes of this same terrific chocolate - I work in the neighbourhood the store is in.

I can't bear to give it all to the food bank or friends so I know I'm going to sin but I will get back on track in January.

Dagmar

Yeah, this month's end will be hard since i have my birthday and xmas 2 days apart. Trying to convince myself that i don't need to make fudge.

HI All! Thank you for all your wonderful words!

Thinnythighs - good luck on not making the fudge - it's one of my weaknesses! I baked all the Christmas cookies this year and out of 12 batches, I only ate 2 cookies total. That's a record for me!

Mudpie - I will try that weekly chat thread. Sounds fun!!! You will see me there!

Goinforthegold and Ilene - Thanks for the big vote of confidence!!!

Now that the weight loss has slowed a bit (you know how you always lose that first 5 or so pounds quickly) I will need the encouragement to keep pushing forward! Definitely looking forward to that weekly chat!