[LADY WINDSONG]

Today I am going to relish in the fact that it has been 3 months TODAY since I stepped foot on the Beach.
I never did like the water, but there is MORE here that meets the eye.

Friends, support, laughter and caring.

I found some really good friends and a Grand-Daughter here at this Beach.

Thank you all for being here for me.
Laughing with me.
Crying with me.
Caring for me.
And being here to listen, give constructive critism, tips, and sharing bits and pieces of your life.

I have a busy day.
Making thigs for a Halloween Card/Birthday party tomorrow. Most of witch (hee hee) are OP.
Cards later at the college today with an OP lunch.
Then home to make decorations and finish the last minute details.

Mom is dressing up as a bag lady and I am wearing my OLD size 3X PJ's (love all the room), slippers a few rollers and I am going to carry a teddy...a bear!! LOL

Today I am going to relish in the glory that I am alive, that I have a plan and a goal and that I know that I will get there.

I started my journey at 190.
I started SBD at 168.5.
I am now at 151.

Those are numbers. Numbers that I am proud of.
But, I am eating healthy and thinking healthy.

What better gift than this gift of health and my weight loss is my reward.

Enjoy your day and relish in YOURSELF.

Hugs,
Marcie

[ellis]

Marcie, you're doing SO well. And what a wonderful mood you're in today! (that didn't come out right... you're always in a good mood, but today is PARTICULARLY good. )

I'm feeling good, too. I'm going to make a big pot of soup, go to the gym, and have a GREAT week. I'm going to drop a couple of pounds and get back on a roll!

love and hugs to all...

[frannymae]

Golly, but I can just feel all the good vibes this morning! :goodvibe:

Grandma Marcie! Happy 3 month anniversary on the Beach! You are doing so well and we are all so proud of you!

Bag Lady and Overgrown Toddler, huh? It sounds like great fun. I miss dresssing up for Halloween. But at least I have my DS to fuss over. Still working on his headless horseman costume...I promise I'll take pics!

A not so busy day for me....just sleep, more sleep, then workout. Maybe a bit of sewing as the costume has to be done by Friday for a party.

I had better get on with my plans for the day! zzzzzZZZZZ!

Have a wonderful day and enjoy your successes!

[sflake]

Back to work today after a long weekend......it was sooo nice as yesterday was sflake day, I slept late read a book and just basically did nothing, although I did exercise. Marcie what a cute little kitty...& your attitude is super always. Such a pleasure to read your posts in the am.

[Ms24Gal]

Good morning

Marcie you are really doing well! Wish I could say the same for me I've lost about 2 lbs in two weeks. It's very depressing because I will never reach my goal by the 24th. But life goes on

Have a great day everyone!

[HarmonyBreeze]

Way to go, Marcie! You're truly an inspiration to us all. I was looking forward to Halloween, but now the party is off, so I have no reason to dress up -- but it's good, too, because it's taken a lot of pressure off me. I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off, weighing myself every day, constantly thinking about food, stressing and worrying that I wouldn't be back to pre-pregnancy shape by Halloween, frowning at the reflection in the mirror, despairing WHY can't I get skinny FASTER, time is running out!! To sum it up, the Halloween party coming up was consuming my life, and I was living in a state of constant displeasure with my body. Now, even though I haven't lost weight in a few weeks, I'm okay with that. I love my body, I'm being patient with it, I'm treating it well, and I feel great. The absence of pressure is such a blessing, because I can appreciate the progress I've made and give myself time to get to my goal. I may not look like I did before baby, but I feel fantastic, and I'm treating myself better than I ever did by working out regularly and eating right. Anyway, I'm starting to ramble, but Ms24Gal, don't worry about the slow weight loss. I've come to the conclusion that I'm doing everything I can, and it won't do any good to be hard on myself. There's nothing else I can do but be patient and have faith that it will come off in time. :-D

[Lizziepie]

Marcie: Love the kitty. I'd like to see a pic of y ou and your Mom in your party outfits. You have done a fantastic job in the loss dept. I've been on the beach for nearly the same amount of time and can't say I've made the kind of progress I'd like. But I say never give up, and health is the best, and loss of weight as you say is a gift.

Harmony and Ms24- Just think how long it took you to put the weight on. And then remember that is could take that long to get it off. There are no healthy quick fixes. Never give up, never give up, never give up. : Lizzie

[Rowan Bailey]

Marci,
Thanks for the reminder that this is about being comforable with our decisions and a way of life, the changes in our body size is really just a side affect.

Thanks
rb

[corningkat]

hi there! i am new on this beach. tomorrow is my weigh in day and it will be the end of week 1. i wasn't exactly sure where to jump in so i guess here was as good as any.

marcie- i just loved your opening of this thread. congrats on your loss and thanks so much for the inpiration

well, i just wanted to say hi! i am a late nite poster because i work 2nd shift so i have to get off to sleep.

happy wednesday to all!
kathy

[2BFIT1]

Welcome to the beach, Kathy
Good luck with your 2nd week.

Hi ladies Gotta run now, I have an all day seminar to attend but I'll check in tonight.
Ellis~~It's good to see you so "UP" lately. By the way, have you noticed if the exercise has helped the night sweats? I'm trying everything I can think of before I go to the doc and ask for something in a pill form.