Guess how I feel today...

A dollar for the first person that gets it right!!!

We all have our moments' date=' there were so many times that I believed that I'm the only one that could possibly feel a certain way... Then a lovely lady, who more often than not, seems to have it all locked down and under complete control, shares that she too has struggles and doubts.

Sharing these experiences make it easier for others to share and relate. I no longer feel as though I'm the only who goes through these weight related internal dramas. Sharing when you feel at your weakest gets us all to rally.. And really, what good is a site like this if we can't be there for one another.

Laura, it's always a pleasure reading your posts.. they give me a reality check, comedy break and a kick in the a** if needed (sometimes all in one post!)

Thanks for sharing all of it, it is appreciated more than you know.[/quote']

Jersey,

You have done so well! I mean it, you have come so far in a short amount of time too! I guess that's the thing right?

we can look good on paper. But still have these moments of self doubt. I think everyone here can relate to that. No matter how calm cool and collect they look on the outside.

nope, no ticker... don't much care. Only 2 weeks out but I'm just doing the eating and activity stuff and the fat can take care of itself. Due to a (very) bum knee I can't be as active as I'd like so my loss varies from 1 to 3 # a week... but it all ads up. Do I have a goal? Well, yes, to have a BMI in the normal range. And to keep it there. We'll see.

As for goal gifts, all I know is it won't be a hot fudge sundae.

And Laura, I'd follow you anywhere, hang tough girlie, and be nice to yourself. Remember, as Elvis Costello teaches us, "I used to be disgusted, now I'm just amused."

Jersey,

You have done so well! I mean it, you have come so far in a short amount of time too! I guess that's the thing right?

we can look good on paper. But still have these moments of self doubt. I think everyone here can relate to that. No matter how calm cool and collect they look on the outside.

:-) Back at ya!!

Exactly, I truly believe that is why it is so important that not only we share in the victory days but when we're not. I wrote in a post a few weeks ago that I felt so lucky to have had surgery after a bunch of the vets here. Emotionally, has always been the hardest part of any weight loss process for me, reading about the good, the bad, and the ugly reminds me that.

Following the lead/the advice/or the "warnings" of those that came before me was and is crucial to my mental state. I always pay attention to those who had surgery around the same time as I did (we're about a month apart), not to compare loss but more to compare experiences. A good reminder of none of us are alone in this.

Anxiously scared!!