What do you see????

[Beanie]

Well glo, I think you look great now!!! I have also seen that picture that you and Kath are talking about and when I saw you at Dis con...there was just NO comparison!!! You look awesome!!

 

[KathyTX]

I have had people look at me with disgust. I have heard teenagers comments and been laughed at. I remember being about 22 when some teenage boys were teasing me about one of them liking me..It was one of those mean things where they were teasing him too, and he was trying to tell them off...saying things like only if I like whales... I remember not getting asked to college dances I hated being fat. I hated my parents telling me no one would ever marry me...then when I did, being told that if I didn't loose weight he would leave.

This is fascinating... it is so incredibly difficult to resolve the person you're describing with the confident glo I've seen posting with such enthusiasm, humor and caring on these boards. And I can't imagine the beautiful glo I've seen in your photos hearing these things from others.

I think Katholyn is right. The person you're describing is in your past, someone you used to know and who is now gone from your life. Maybe the challenge now is to learn how to tell her goodbye.

Can you visualize some of these hurtful memories? Can today's confident and mature glo stand beside young gloria and defend her, or help her speak up and defend herself?

How many of our friends here have or will struggle with similar self-image issues? Perhaps learning to overcome these will be the truest indicator of our long term success...

You are a strong and amazing woman, glo. I know you'll find a way to close this door to the past somehow, and I know you'll help other WISH friends put their pasts to rest also. That's just the glo we know here.

 

[Beanie]

Glo, I asked Marsha to find it for me so I could post it...You do not look anything like this person in the picture anymore! You look fabulous now...Look at this picture and then look at yourself...there is a world of difference between them!!

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[Mackey Mouse]

Don't kill me... they asked me to find it.. you know I save everything... and I want to know who is that person in that picture.. I do not know her.. she looks like someone I know now.. but it cannot be the same person...

Hugs.. you look mahvelous....darling..

 

[nativetxn]

Hmmmm. I think Gloria is no longer with us. Just beautiful glo.

What an amazing difference, huh?

glo, if you don't want these photos here, all you have to do is edit them out

 

[KathyTX]

That's GLO??????

No, it can't be. She looks very sweet and cute, but that's not our sweet and gorgeous, got-it-all-together glo... possibly her much older sister.

Amazing.

 

[Cthia]

OMG! Glo you look gorgeous. The two pictures look like two different people. Can't you see what we are seeing? A very beautiful woman. I know you are having a hard time seeing that but please believe us.

 

[Mskanga]

I had seen the first pic before , and as I said before I could have never guessed that was you in the past glo......but I had not seen the second one until today.....and you look wonderful!!!
I'm very proud of you for showing that you CAN make a difference but most of all because all those people that put you down, will know that the real glo is better and stronger now.
BTW the girls look great too, and grandma is a cutie!

 

[Mskanga]

I'm telling you, the transformation on this woman is simply amazing. Doesn't she look gorgeous?? I'm not kidding!

 

[Nancy]

Glo...I've only met Glo..the sequel. ( I like that...Glo, The sequel!) I've also met your whole family and it's very easy to see that they adore you! After all, not too many DH's would take the "trip from hell" down to Barbcon!

You are such a lively, upbeat person. I can't imagine that you ever had such negative thoughts about yourself. I've always felt that if people didn't like me for who I am than they don't know what they are missing...sometimes it's really hard to remain upbeat..but I do! I really, really want to be skinny again. But i want it not for the cosmetic reason (ok, that would be a bonus) but I've had a lot of health issues lately and frankly they've scared me. I want to be around to see my girls get married and I want to hold my grandbabies on my lap! Since my kids are only 10, 13, and 15 I have to be around for a long, long time.

 

[Debbie]

glo, thanks for letting us see! It is amazing. No, YOU are amazing! You've lost a whole other person, let it be the insecure part of you. I like Kathy's idea of bringing the memories up just long enough to meet them head on, and then I like Katholyn's idea of you literally throwing that part of you away. Your parents were wrong, and you know it. You are better for the hurtful things that they said, but. . .it still hurts. And I don't think that you will ever forget that part. I still remember my dad singing, "You can have her, I don't want her, she's too fat for me." I finally told him how much it hurt and he stopped. But I still remember.

Even more than ever, I say, Congratulations on a job well done! What a wonderful gift for those that you love!

 

[nativetxn]

Anyone remember the tv series Daniel Boone? Probably not, I'm so much older than most of you.

Well, I will never forget walking into class one morning and having a group of teenage boys sing, "Kathy Hine was girl, yes a BIIIIIG girl", sung to the tune of the theme to that show.

Oh yeah, those were the days, alright

I haven't used the name Kathy in about 30 years and that's one of the reasons why. The other reason is that I like my name

 

[PartyofSix]

Glo I have'nt lost near what you have accomplished but i wanted to say that yes sometimes i feel this way. I can see the changes but something i.e strecth marks and marks on the soul can still be seen. But you know what i don't care. I'm healthy and so much more happier now that when i was 200++. I dont have all the confidence in the world but i'm getting more confident by the lb! I do share your axiety and feelings though at times and i just wanted you to know that your not the only one. And just for the record i had never seen anyof your pictures before and i had to scoll up and down several times. I could'nt find you? I thought at first it was a joke but then i figured it had to be you in the beige shirt. OMG what a difference. And i know if i could'nt find you sometimes it must be hard for you to find YOU. The longer you maintain your new beautiful self the more your become to like it and gain the confidence you need to buy what ever you like. Your are so beautful and just a wonderful inspiration to us all. Bless you for you are a beatiful soul for sharing yourself with us like this. Have a wonderful Easter.

 

[glo]

Hi guys....


I hope those pictures encourage others...I can see the difference in me in them, but I do not feel different. I see myself as the first picture all the time. Even when I look in a mirrir now I see flaws(HUGE stretch marks, extra skin etc)...I see bigger than I want to be. I still see an overweight person


Kath, Marsha, Beanie...do not worry I am not mad. I am me, big or medium...I am still me...flaws and all. If the pictures help and encourage someone to continue then they are worth it. Marsha, thank you for the push to go from that Glo to the current "glo", your encouragement and help will always be treasured.


I guess, that so many years of teasing, painful words and insults can not be erased quickly. I guess the lesson we should really all learn is that your words really do have an affect. Guys, your words have all touched me. I may not believe you all but the fact that you guys said such kind words and sentiments, really puts you all in a special category by yourselves. The W.I.S.H. board really is incredible.

hugs...






PS...me with it?? Are you guys crazy?? I am as nutty as they come

 

[Mackey Mouse]

OK.. you got me sniffling.......it started with waxing those eyebrows...remember.. LOLOLOLOL and a little lipstick at the Prescriptives counter... the rest you did on your own.. Congrats... you look wonderful... and hugs to keep you on the right road...

 

[glo]

Yes, I remember...I also remember the encouragement and the words....The eyebrows killed I never told you...lol. But I continued doing it...still do. Thank you

 

[TigH]

My husband just looked at your before and after pictures and the first thing he said was WOW. He couldn't believe the before was you!!! He said the before made you look so much older. Sorry, that's what he said! He said you look so young and beautiful in the after and he is really impressed with your workout schedule and determination.

There is a book my Mom's therapist told her to get. I will get the name and author and post it here for you. It is supposed to be a good book to work through your feelings and sort things out, kind of a self-help guidebook to finding the happier feelings and thoughts in life. Hang in there, Glo!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

I have to say I agree with your husband......she looks a million times younger and more beautiful now.....vivacious and alive... Bravo Glo..

 

[TigH]

Here is a link to the book I was talking about.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...104-3016438-4117508?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

Just throwing this out here in case anyone is interested.

 

[Beanie]

glo, very nice words...

TigH, I definitely agree with your husband...he sounds like a very wise man!!

Hugs, glo!