akacutie -

Awww, thanks so very much!! :D :hug:

SunshineCA -

Thank you too!! :hug:

Congratulations, chic!

Your list has got me thinking about my own journey - which started one day after yours! :lol:

I am inspired by all you have accomplished!

:cheer2:

Peace, Heather

Hi Heather!

Thank you so much and congrats on your success!! :hug:

WHat an inspirational list! You are amazing!

That's for sure! Your results are amazing! Congrats and keep up the hard work. I'm new here but I was wondering if anyone had any tips for getting rid of those last few pounds?

Congratulations, what a year!! It must feel just incredible to reflect back on... imagine what the next year will bring, too!

The weight loss and the rest of that list are impressive but throwing in that you quit smoking too? Holy cow! You're truly an inspiration to us all. Happy Anniversary Chic!

Thanks very much ya'll!! :D :hug::hug::hug::hug:

I just remembered another change. One that may not seem significant to some but was probably most challenging for me or one of the most anyway.

For years, probably more than 12 or 13, I was addicted to BC headache powders. If you don't know what they are just let me give you the active ingredients

Active ingredients (per powder) Purpose
Aspirin 650 mg................................................ ....Pain reliever
Caffeine 33.3 mg................................................ Pain reliever aid
Salicylamide 195 mg..........................................Pain reliever aid


That said.. I was taking up to 8-12 of those every day for years. Not because I had headaches just because..well, honestly I am not sure. I used them much as I did food back then, for comfort and destressing me...crazy now that I think on it.

But the good news is, I have not had a BC in over 8 months so I am very proud of that. It was harder for me to give those up than to give up my 21 year, 2 pack a day smoking habit :o

Okay, the end for now :D

Wow it's hard to believe you could take that much BC powders without having some serious health issues. Last year while I was working my lousy convenience store job, I started becoming hooked on Goody powders. The caffeine in them did more for me then those energy shots ever could, and I would take at least 4 powders a day to help me get through my 10 hr. work day. Since quitting that job I've not taken one powder even though I know I have several packages still in the purse I used for work. I guess I should throw them away, huh? ;)

You are such an inspiration! I love your list, and in a year I plan to start a thread just like you did.

Well, I had a lot of stomach troubles that I am sure the BCs either brought on or added to. My daddy was addicted to them as well and out of 8 siblings, I have 2 of those that are addicted :shrug:

Yes, toss those Goody's out! We are stronger and don't need that stuffs anymore :nono: :D

Thank you very much and I can not wait to read your list!! :hug: :hug:

OMG you are one of my biggest inspirations on this web board. You are AMAZING. You are totally beautiful inside and out...and I know you (and I, and our other 3FC friends) will NEVER go back to the women we used to be. You are totally fabulous and amazing and SKINNY!!! :D Congratulations, happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was the quitting smoking the hardest part? For me, looking back, that was far more remarkable than me losing this 120 lbs.

Wow, DCHound, thank you so very much. I can't even express how your words have made me feel :hug:

Honestly, quitting smoking was pretty easy for me. I had a way worse time with quitting the BCs which is just odd, I know. When I quit smoking, I did it cold turkey and I never had an cravings or withdrawals. My boyfriend still smokes but he does it outside. Not for fear I'll want one but because the smell truly disgusts me now. When I stopped the BCs, I did it cold turkey as well and it was very difficult for me. But I just fought through it all and will never take one again. And you are right, I will never revert back to any of my old ways.

Congrats on your successes!!

Hugs
Michelle

Wow. I'm just seeing this thread now and boy oh boy am I glad that I did. You have no idea what a HUGE smile I have on my face.

You are an amazing, strong, incredible, fascinating, determined, awe-inspiring woman. There really are not enough accolades to accurately describe you!

What an incredible amount of things to overcome. And in doing so, you've transformed your life. I don't even know you, but the joy I am feeling for you right now is overwhelming.

I hope you will print up this list and whenever life gets you down, you'll take a peek at it and marvel at all you've accomplished and your wonderful self.

Congratulations!