I wanted to take a moment and say ((thank you)) to each and everyone who has supported me in this last yr on this forum. The support and friendships that I have made have helped me more than I can say. I still have a ways to go before I can say I am at (goal) but I feel in my heart, I will get there.

It is so nice to have (this forum) to come to read about success and struggles and it is very nice to know one is not alone in this weight journey. We may have different paths but we are in the same bracket. The main goal is to get healthy and live a better quality life.

So if you read this, thank you for being you and for being supportive. It does mean a lot to me.

Carolina Girl

You are doing so awesome Virginia!! We started this journey pretty much together and we have made such huge strides both physically and mentally. I can see just based on your postings and pictures how more happier and confident you are with your life. You are a beautiful, strong woman and don't you ever forget or lose sight of that!! Thank you for being there for me.

Since you are a fan of metal I leave you with this lyric:

'So close no matter how far

Couldn't be much more from the heart

Forever trust in who we are

And nothing else matters'

Peace always...

Keep on rockin' it!

You are awesome girl.. Thank You for blogging in our own style.. love your frankness and honest opinions... I have to start my day with coffee and CG ...

Thanks for sharing, Very nice to have support from your spouse. My wife and I were both banded at the same time and it certainly helps to have someone to share the same goals.

As a newbie, I THANK YOU....your success, and most importantly, honesty and hard work are an inspiration to someone just starting out on this "wild ride". I've already learned so much in just a short time being on this forum....from reading successes (and sometimes struggles) from great people like you!