Evie1010's Journal, 23 September 2011

Way to go Evie! 57 pounds is def something to be proud of!!  

Alrighty then girl..your doing great..just remember losing slow is fine as it won't come back...have a fun time in Cancun..so glad your husband can go this time.. 

That is wonderful. I wish I could say I've lost that much. Big WTG pat. 

You are an inspiration Evie, you did that with your last vacation as well. Be proud you are going down not up, that is a huge accomplishment. Slow but sure isn't it the turtle who wins the race. You are in the green now as well....YAY  

Well, it is about time! You may be losing slowly but you are losing. Enjoy your trip. 

Pixi, thanks for the cheers hon! Means a lot! :D 

BREN! Always a joy to hear from you. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your affirmation a lot. It's all good! 

Hi davidsmom! Thanks for rejoicing with me, friend. You are kind... And I must say you have done a wonderful job! You've been on Atkins since Winter, right? I recall you've done super well! [And keep in mind your WL has been phenomenal for having been on A for such that time -- and you have a lot less mileage to cover than I do. = ) ] You keep up the great work! How are things going for you in your corner of the world? Hope you are well! Love ya!  

Thanks Yvonne -- you are a dear! I am pretty pleased with my concrete resolve -- and having stuck to my WoE for those two weeks in Cancun - with the sheer reality that "Hey, I'm in paradise and I can eat anything (and everything) I want to - it's all here"...but chose not to. That is huge. I will do the same thing this next trip to Cancun. I'm just glad I pushed through that stall. And I am pleased that I have been patient with myself through it all. = ) Thanks for cheering me on friend. Your progress has been phenomenal!! WOW! You ROCK! 

@Buffybear, yep - you've got that right! ;) It sure beats the alternative. 

Hey Evie - Sometimes the hardest part of something ... is the middle. The beginning...lots of excitement and motivation, and reward in pounds lost while we focus all our efforts on this new endevor. The End becomes OH SO EXCITING as week after week you slowly crawl to the finish line and reach the place you've desired to be for OH SO LONG! But the MIDDLE... WOW!... it's rough. You know that saying about "you can't see the forest for the trees"... well, right now you have the Tree of Boredom, the Tree of Envy, and the Tree of COULD THIS PLEASE HURRY UP AND MOVE ALONG staring you in the face! Well, I've got another saying for ya!!! YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!!! And who cares how much farther you have to go... you are changing your life, one pound at a time, and whether this year, next year, or the year after... YOU WILL get to your goals. YOU WILL be the person you have envisioned yourself to be. YOU WILL make this lifestyle something you can live with, be happy about, succeed in ... because GOD MADE YOU - AND HE DON'T MAKE NO JUNK! You have every tool, every support system in place, everything you need ... to side step those trees, and keep moving in the direction of the other side of the forest. YOU'RE doing a fantastic job - FOR YOU! No one can take that from you... no one! I love you... I thank you for being my friend in this journey. And Happy Anniversary!!! So glad you found this site... and that our lives connected. He's a good God, and we are blessed! Much Love. 

My sweet friend Paula! I agree with you 200%! = ) I am definitely focused on the end and not allowing my vision to be stunted by the here and now. And as for those trees? I won't just try to side step them -- rather, I am making effort to axe them, mentally! = ) I am thankful that I have my many FS buddies to encourage me for this year--those that are no longer around, and those that continue to support me even now. I do know I have everything I need to be successful - there's no dbout I will eventually reach my goal - just reminding myself to be patient with me. I love you Miss Paula! = ) 

Thanks Evie - love you too! (p.s...the middle was the hardest part for me as well. and even though I didn't have the same amount to lose as others...well, it's human nature to get briefly caught up in the 'this is taking forever' mentality.) You know what though...it didn't take forever!!! That's good news!!! And one day you will be saying I lost X # of lbs and am keeping them off... because the one thing in this world you will never do... is go BACK to where you came from. Now that you're in the forest, navigate the trees carefully... hack away baby! Because you can only go forward. Look out for the tree of Comfort Zone, and the Tree of This is Good Enough ... they are not your friends! AXE THEM... and keep moving!!! Enjoy your vaca... and send my love to Jim xoxo. 

Evie- I am so proud of you for not giving up or stopping. You are doing a fantastic job. I really am having a hard time getting back on the weight loss wagon here. I've just got to do it though. You are an inspiration and the motivator I need to get my butt in gear. Have fun in Cancun. Enjoy the sun! 

Hi Sherill! I've missed you so much! Thanks a bunch for your encouragement. I'm proof that if I can do it anyone can. Just stick with the stuff because you are WORTH it. I believe in you! Sending you love and hugs... = )