[Jane]

I usually think of this board for those who have totally reached goal, and don't stop in often at all. But last week I reached a half-way goal that has had me smiling ever since!

And for 50 pounds gone, I now have a completed charm bracelet, of old fashioned gold charms, of the following:

For the 1st 10 pounds gone - a cross to remind myself that with God's help, all things are possible.

2nd 10 - a heart to represent love for myself.

3rd 10 - an owl for wisdom to know the difference between the things I can change and the things I cannot. (from the Serenity Prayer)

4th 10 - a lion for courage to change the things I can and to stick with it when I feel like giving up.

5th 10 - a key to represent the key to success of losing 50 pounds.

Some of these were hard to find... I had to go on eBay for the lion and the owl! Not sure what I'm going to do for the other 50 pounds...

[mompen]

Jana!
That is wonderful!!!!!!!! Did you come up with all these yourself???

CONGRATS CONGRATS! YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL!

KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!

[Jane]

Penny,

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I did come up with these by myself. I thought about it for quite awhile, and just wanted to represent the things that were/are important to me, personally. I have to tell you, I am amazed every time I look at the bracelet, to think I actually got this far! Btw, you look nice and slim and very pretty!

[barbygirl43]

That is super that you've lost 50 pounds!!! Even better that you've found a great motivator with tons of meaning to help you along.

[michelle95]

There's nothing like seeing that scale go down...or being able to get into those smaller clothes.

Congrats on the halfway mark...before you know it, you'll be there. I'm rooting for you.

[scorchin]

That is wonderful.... I hoping that I can get down I have around 30lbs to lose I dunno how much i weigh i don't have a scale where I'm staying.... but I just restarted my commite to losing weight again. Thanks for the inspiration... Heather

[tropical_depression]

That's great! Congratulations! I really think this is a neat idea about the charm bracelet.

[Jane]

Thank you all so much for your encouragement... and I know with the teamwork here at 3FC, we can all get to goal!

Thanks again,

[sunflowermama]

Great idea....thats what I got for Mother's day...an old fashion charm bracelet...right now I only have one charm on it...but your ideas were wonderful....I'll be on the lookout for some to add to mine.