Something to share...and an apology

[glo]

Hi guys,
I wanted to apologize for not being here lately. To be honest there have been to many things on my plate, and to say that I have not been myself is a huge understatement. Thank you to all of you who pm'd me, you are a bunch of sweeties. You do not know how much it meant ti me.

I have been lurking here and there, and am so proud of you all. I can't believe that you have all lost over 1,000 punds combined. I can't believe it. You are all such a wonderful group of people.

Here is my news. I did give myself the 25 pound clippie. After Memorial Day weekend I had gained 9 pounds and was weighing 138 pounds...being sick, depressed, not eating and dieting when I was eating has gotten me to this.....

http://www.wdwinfo.com/photopost/data/3008/4123-pounds.jpg

I am hoping I can get those last three gone by next Thursday...then I will be the same weight I was in highschool, and at goal weight....


I just want you guys to know you are a special bunch...If you are a newbie, hang around this group really is something...

HUGS

PS...I just looked at the picture, and it looks like I have Hobbit hairy feet. I promise I don't...They are more like Fred Flinstone feet with no hair.....

[WebmasterKathy]

Glo, that's wonderful!!!

I know you've had a heavy load for the past few months. It sounds like the clouds are lifting and you're feeling like you're getting control of your life back.

The number on your scale is FABULOUS!!!!! I know you're looking amazing these days!! I can't imagine being my high school weight again... that'll never happen here.

It makes me really happy to see your face here again. :D

(I like the color on your toenails! :p )

[mowsie dreamer]

Originally posted by glo

I can't believe that you have all lost over 1,000 punds combined.


Correction, Glo. WE have lost over 1,000 pounds. You have been such a big part of that and such an inspiration to us!

Congratulations on that 25 pound clippie!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc I know that last 3 will come off in no time and you will have that purty red goal clippie!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[glo]

Believe it or not it is you guys who are the inspiration. You guys keep coming back here over and over, and you help eachother out. You offer encouragement, a shoulder to cry on, and a kind word, that help people keep going. This board really is about you guys. We are all in it together, but this board could not exsist without all of you. I can't wait for the day where this board is full of red goal clippies for everyone.

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Glo,
Wow, what a fun picture! Congrats on the 25# clippie and before you know it you will be at your goal weight!!!

[MelanieC]

Congrats Glo!

That is such an acomplishment!

Melanie

[rbuzzotta]

Congratulations Glo! That is a great achievement.

I totally understand about having alot on your plate. At the moment my plate is overloading!!! With that, I have not been follwoing Atkins...............I will jump back soon though.............

[zurgswife]

Great job Glo....You are awesome...

[TigH]

WOW GLO!!!!!!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

That is awesome!!!!! I am so happy for you. How did that happen? If you were up to 138 around Memorial Day - did it just WOOOOSH off you when you went back on Atkins? WOW!!!

You are amazing, my friend! And your don't have Hobbit looking feet! :) They are cute little feet though! :)

Congrats on the new clippie and CONGRATULATIONS for being so close to your goal! ;) I hope you are "back" now and that your life is coming together again. You know how much I care about you. I can't tell you enough how wonderful and special I think you are, I just wish you felt the same way about you! :) :) :) :) :)

Be good to yourself! Keep up the great work. I am really proud of you! :) xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[Mskanga]

Glo, you are my hero, whenever life gets you down, you always manage to get up again and come out stronger than ever. Congrats my friend, I haven't been myself much either lately.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[karebear1]

Glo- I'm so happy to see you home again! I've missed seeing your posts and reading your advice. I'm happy to hear things are going a little better for you.

I do have one qusetion for you though....

DOESN"T THAT CAMERA YOU USED TO TAKE THE PIC WITH WEIGH 3 LBS. ? !?!?!? :p

[NancyK]

We've missed you around here Glo. Congratulations on getting so close to your high school weight! You have been an inspiration to us on this board.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[lmhall2000]

You have my toes!!! Except yours are painted and pretty and mine are too long- can't find that clipper!! :) But your right toe turns to the right like mine does! How funny- I knew there was a kinship between us! :)

But even more amazing is seeing 123!!! So could you for all of us who can't count tell us what your total loss to date is?????? So I can say- WHOOPEEEEEEE!!!!
Now I know you didn't lose all that in those first 4 toes- so can we see another picture????

Thanks so much for the inspiration!! Just to see a 1 on that scale rather than a two is magic for me!! :) Thanks for sharing- and I want to hear how you dropped 15 pounds since Memorial Day!! How's your workouts? What are you doing??
Very excited for ya!!!
Tara

[glo]

Ok, I orriginally started at 205 pounds and I am only 5 feet tall. I started all this two years ago next week. Against everyone advice I did atkins...for 6 months I was religious and lost about 60 pounds. Then I modified and stayed there. In Dec. I sorted of went bacl on and lost 5 pounds. I lost another 8 or so til May...gained it that weekend and now I lost the rest. So far total loss is 82 pounds :) :) :)

I hate pictures because I still look fat in them, but after I get my hair done this coming week and I do not look like a witch anymore I will post a picture :)


ssshhh...have done the fat fast twice...doing it now as a matter of fact. I am very carb intolerant and even at 20 carbs I am on the border...so I keep it low...Have also done alot of walking, and some weights, though very little because my arthritis has been very bad :(


BTW...the camera is tiny...ad I waited til the weight was official to take the picture

[alexandmaddie]

That is great news Glo!!! Congrats on your 82 pound loss!! I cannot wait to be at the point you're at!! WOW!!!

Krista

[yasuern]

I am so impressed by you - 82lbs! - thats amazing! Can't wait to see new pictures - and your feet do not look like hairy hobit feet:D

Sue

[ohMom]

glo that is awesome for you! you are so there, let yourself be happy too, ok :)

You are a beautiful women and a wonderful mother and friend to us all here! We love you and think you look fantastic!

Welcome back and remember I'm here anytime you need someone to vent or whatever! We all have our own versions of ups and downs, and thankfully we have each other to get through it all!

Have a wonderful 4th of July!

[Hannosmom]

WHEW!!! I'm so glad you are back, Ive been very worried about you.

And with such great news! 82 lbs!!!! That is an incredible accomplishment, Glo!!!

[Jomrog]

I hope that you are feeling better now & are less stressful.

I am happy to see you back. Your absence didn't go unnoticed.

{{{{{{glo}}}}}}

Wow!!! Congrats on your weight loss. You have done so well. What a terrific role model.

[CamColt]

Wow, Glo!!!! You have done so well!!!!
You are such an inspiration to all of us.

[PartyofSix]

I'm so glad your hanging around here again. I have missed you. You are what got me going on the right track. I'm so happy your posting again and i sure hoping that means things are better for you. We love you GLO and i'm so glad your back. Have a wonderful 4th weekend.

[Poohbear123]

Congrats to YOU Glo!;) I know what you mean about not feeling well, I have not felt "well" since my P.W. the Dachshund passed yesterday.:( I had an OVER-Abundance of Carbs today, but hope to get back on track tomorrow....I guess I won't way on Sunday.:rolleyes: By the way, your toes are CUTE!;)

[glo]

I suffer from Lupus which is an autoimmune disease. One f the complications is rhuemetoid arthritis, which this year has been exceptionally bad due to weather here, and just me :( I will get a simmple yeast infection and it will take two months to finally clear it up, this time I was lucky only 4 weeks. Everyday colds and viruses sometimes do me in. All that leads to depression, which can sometimes be worse than the illness. I am trying to finish a masters degree before Oct. 1st and that is very stressful, and I have lost my job, got it back, but only part time. My grandmother who is 100 but raised me has been in and out of the hospital, only a matter of time now :( I have had issues with a close friend, and lots of stress. I know all excuses, but I want you guys to know it is not you guys...

[jimmytammy]

Glo-Glad that you are back around. Your weight loss accomplishment is so inspiring. I am sending you PD and will be saying a prayer for you and your grandmother tonight when I go to bed. Know that you are cared about and life can hit us with some tough situations sometimes. Just remember that friends and prayer can get you through some of the most difficult times. I think there are eough WISH and DIS board friends to keep you encouraged.:D

[perfectmatch300]

Glo, I'm really proud of you. You've done a great job to lose that much weight. You've really been an inspiration to me, even more so now that I know more about what has been going on with you.
I'm starting Atkins myself on Monday - yes, I've finally given in & decidied to do what seems to be working so well for you & so many others here on WISH. I can only hope it works as well for me as it has worked for you. :sunny:

[Debbie]

http://diettalk.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif glo, your strength is to be admired. I am so proud of your accomplishments. You are an inspiration and glue for all of the WISHers, so Thank you! (and welcome HOME!)

[Luvinit]

Glo....sorry it took so long for me to post to your WB thread. I kept passing it up for some reason.

Anyway!!! Welcome back.....(although, I am shaking my finger at you for doing that Fat Fast AGAIN!!!). I understand you situation....BUT you know that is not what it is intedend for. Okay preaching over.

I am very proud of you weight loss, and I hope you stay around and push us atkiners.!!!! We really need your 2cents around here!!

Tracy

[glo]

You guys are making me cry :( :( :(

good tears...but cry none the less

[d.kurz]

Glo, what a great success story! I was TOTALLY amused that you actually TOOK that picture!!!

[Hannosmom]

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[Fantasia Sam]

Glo you are precious :)

I'm so happy for you with this weight loss that's just fabarooney news but now I so so so so want to come to the Labour Day meet and see you and give you an awesome {{{hug}}}

Luv n stuff

[tiggerlover]

Hi Glo! I have been away too so I didn't know you were gone. {{{HUGS}}}, glad you were able to overcome! Love the picture, keep up the good work, you continue to be an inspiration.

[blanq]

Oh Glo, I have just been staring and staring at your scale (And by the way, I don't think your feet look like hobbit feet!)...123! Glo, you are just a tiny bit of a thing! You have done amazingly well with your weight loss. You are almost at goal weight, and you are almost at the weight you were in high school!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc ! I don't think I could ever weigh what I did in high school, but you are sure inspiration to try!

Linda

[glo]

Thank you everyone for your kindness and understanding. You guys really are special.

{{{HUGS}}}