Remember, too, that just because you have 150+ pounds to lose does NOT mean you get nothing until you hit 150 pounds. Honest to god, the amount of joy I've gotten from each mini-goal, from each unexpected NSV (which are the best) cannot be overstated. Yes, goal is a while away, but serious rewards are just around the corner.

The past is over and you cannot change it.

The future will be determined by what you do today.

Take each moment as it comes, and enjoy the journey.

I have found that the difficult circumstances and events in my life have shaped me into the person that I am.

While, I have not always made good choices - the choices I DID make have value and the lessons I have learned can be used to help others as well as myself.

Celebrate your life and your journey - the best is yet to come