Two years!!!!

[tiggerlover]

Wow, it is hard to believe that I have reached my two year WISH anniversary. And it is amazing that this weight loss journey has been two years in the making. I wish I could report here that I have reached my goal, but I can't, as I am still 10 pounds away from that goal. I had hoped to be at goal at this point, but I still struggle from week to week. It has been a long road and challenging at times and although I am still not at my goal I am still trying and working my way down. I have learned a lot from a lot of folks here and I am a different person than I was 2 years ago. Not only am I over 50 lbs. lighter, but I have an extended group of wonderful folks who have supported me and cheered me along the way and for that I am grateful. Some day I will claim that red goal clippie, but until then I will keep living my life and trying to make the best food and exercise choices that I can.

So to all of my WISH buddies, thank you for your continued support, you all are the greatest!

Onward and downward!!!

 

[lizdotcom99]

Debbi.....

Two years!! Wow!! You go girl!! You are oh so close to getting that red clippie.....if anybody knows that you can do it....it is me!! It certainly has been a long road for you. What a journey! I would personally like to say a big THANKS to YOU for being such an inspriration to me!! So let me be the first to say Happy Anniversary!!! Can't wait to see that red clippie, but girl you are looking mighty fine in that 50 pound clippie too!!

Keep up the great work!!

 

[Otto's Doll]

That is wonderful, Debbi. I am very proud of you.. and you should be very proud of yourself! You have been through so many changes in the last few months, it is so easy to struggle with your eating while this happens, but be kind to yourself, I know you will get that red clippie!

 

[tiggerlover]

Thanks Liz, thanks Jeanne! You guys have always been there to support me and I appreciate it as well as your friendships.

 

[r3ngels]

Happy Anniversary.

 

[Debbie]

Hey, Debbie! Weigh to go! You should be so proud of yourself! Keep up the good work. That red clippie will be yours before you know it. Happy Anniversary!

 

[KimRaye]

Onward and downward!!!

Ah, the first words I remember from your many PMs/emails with me , on MY first year's journey here on WISH! HUGE Congrats to you, and many, many Thanks! You are STILL my WISH Buddie!

The fact that you're struggling with the last 10 lbs, and the fact that the number hasn't reached 20-30 or more, should tell you how well you're doing! You're maintaining! Nothing wrong with that, I know! You'll get that clippie!

{{HUGS}} Debbi!!

 

[TammyNC]

Congrat's on your anniversary. I think that most will agree that the last 5-10 pounds can be the hardest. I was within 5 of my goal and that is when I just went completely off my healthy lifestyle and now I am starting over. I am staying motivated with all of the challenges and tips that is going around. I love it when this board is so active. I think everyone adds something to it even when you don't think you are. You never know who you are touching when you post.

Keep up your work and I know you can get to your goal. Staying focused and commited is the important part and you are still around here after two years. That says a lot right there.

 

[lmhall2000]

YIPPEEE!!!! This is a day to CELEBRATE!!! You not only lost 50 pounds but you have not gained it back!!! In my book that's HUGE! You're only 10 pounds away from goal...that is not far at all! I wish I lived closer and I KNOW you'd walk 4 miles with me every day! It's much easier to exercise when you have a buddy. Just remember that you have changed the way you eat and live...those will take you a long way...and as far as getting to GOAL...you will do it! And I can't wait to see your smiling posts!

You've been such an encouragment to me and you're one of the reasons I came back here...so many new faces it was so nice to see some of the old gang...I'll celebrate my two years with WISH in April...and I would love to be 10 pounds away from goal by then! That'll take 20 pounds but I can do it with folks like you around!!!
Tara

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Congratulations!
You are doing it!
Just think, you have figured out how to continue on with this journey.
I have heard that after the loss a great many will find failure while facing the challenge of not gaining all that was hard fought to lose. You have figured out how to continue on and keep it off. That is another success story. You should be very proud of yourself as you continue on.
I am very proud of you! You are in inspiration for certain.

 

[tiggerlover]

Thank you. The support that I continue to receive here really helps to keep me focused. Each of you inspire me in a different way and it is because of your continued support that I still lurk around here.

Tara, I wish we were closer too because I would love to have an exercise buddy. That is the biggest thing I missed since moving last year, I no longer have my exercise partner. We will be moving again this year and I hope I can find someone else who will be interested.

Thanks again everyone. Let's keep on keeping on and ONWARD and DOWNWARD we will go.

 

[chrismiss56]

Congrats and Happy Anniversary!!

You have had an amazing adventure!! Look at all you have accomplished

Keeping moving and you will get to your goal in no time.!! Sending you good wishes

Have a magical Disney Day!!

Linda