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Hello Everyone,  I just joined three days ago.  I have a lot of weight to lose but I now have a moto....It took me 37 years to gain this much weight, I am not going to take it off over night.   I finally have my mind right, and my decision is made.  I want to feel better, look better, and live longer.   It will be a long road but this seems like a great way to start.   I like the ideas some of you have listed about rewarding yourself with money.  I think that would be awesome treat. 

 I am sure I will need some help along the way to keep up this attitude.

I'm assuming that you mean that you "have lots to lose" not loose (rhymes with moose).  I don't think any of us wants to be loose, right?  Either figuratively or literally :-)

Lynne (the "lose" police).

I started dieting about 13 months ago, have lost 140 lbs, and my favorite reward is to go clothes shopping and buy myself a couple new outfits every time I lose a size!  You would be amazed at how much that has kept my diet going.

I keep an eye out for something in the next size smaller that I would really like to wear, and as soon as I can fit it, it's in my closet, and I just love wearing my new outfit and having all my friends tell me how good I am looking! (The new clothes seem to draw their attention to my weight loss somehow).

Maybe I'm being a little vain, but after losing 140 lbs, I figure a little vanity is appropriate!

kimmykind, we're here to help you on this journey, I'm sure we will all be willing to help and support you in any way we can!

lizalea - um, yeah, vanity will certainly NOT be held against you at this point! THAT'S AMAZING! 140lbs....sheesh! excellent work! 

Original Post by iridescent_identity:

kimmykind, we're here to help you on this journey, I'm sure we will all be willing to help and support you in any way we can!

 

lizalea - um, yeah, vanity will certainly NOT be held against you at this point! THAT'S AMAZING! 140lbs....sheesh! excellent work! 

Thank you!!! I always love a good pat on the back!!

Yes it is Lose,  I guess I need more typing practice..lol

 thank you for your replies.  I am still in a positive mode here,  my feet were not swollen yesterday and that made me happy.  Everyone is amazing here, and having all of you that have lost so much and were able to stick to it makes me even that much more positive. 

Thanks everyone, and fantastic job Lizalea!!!!