I've been wanting to post this since last August, which was actually the Anniversary of 5 years of maintenance!!! My start weight was 210 lbs and the original goal weight was 150 lbs. I had no clue I was going to surpass that goal, which is why I keep it on my FS profile page. It's a wonderful testimony to what can happen when you don't give up :-) I would be remiss if there weren't some essential people who really helped provide me the tools and mindset for not only losing with maintenance in mind, but keeping the weight off once I hit goal.
And, Heather Robertson who runs and facilitates the Half Size Me community and has kept her 170 lbs off for over 10 years in mainly one of the folks I am most thankful for. I also need to thank the lady on this site who many, many, many years ago - randomly directed me to Heather's podcasts when she read one of my journals discussing how I felt maintenance was the issue, the problem, and the solution to the excess weight dilemma. Heather was a godsend and I owe so much to her with regards to tools, approaches, and ESPECIALLY mindset.
Please excuse my crazy hair and "wake up" face in the recent photo. I just shot that one earlier this morning so my brain and body is still a bit out of sorts, LOL! Anyhow, cheers to 5 years and many, many more! I am by no means an expert at maintenance, but if anyone has any questions about tools and approaches - I will do my best to answer. Have a wonderful, blessed Friday everyone!
