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[Marilyn]

Reba, just wanted to give you a hug...((((((((Reba)))))))). I think you are making a very important first step. There are several reasons to want to be a more ideal weight, but as Gayle pointed out, this is very personal. It's okay to handle it the way it feels best for you. The only thing that I really wanted to add is that I'm overweight, about 25 lbs or so. I'm not huge but have worked at trying to knock the extra off and keep it off long enough to understand how difficult it can be. My point is, at least for me, the most important thing in actually losing the weight is to keep my focus on the goal, and if you slip one day, don't be so discouraged that you give up. Before the holidays, I'd lost 10 lbs on WW and was feeling pretty good. I fell off the wagon big time, and it's hard to get back on. If you can just keep your momentium and keep your goal in mind, you will succeed. There will be days when you weigh in and you have gained, but keep listening to the folks at you WW meetings and stay with the program, and you will succeed!!!

BTW, if you arent' going to WW meetings, you may want to find a place in your area. I'm a member online, and the online helps are wonderful, but they don't replace the encouragement of a meeting. The meetings may not be for everyone and I've never attended another group but the one here, so don't know if they are all good or not, but something you may wish to consider.

(You may have seen a picture of me on another forum that we are both members of. That was me at close to my ideal weight, well, I'm not there right now. I'm working to get back there. )