This means that as of today I will have lost 45 pounds by March 2013! I can't wait and I know what I need to do!

awesome goals!!

Get excited! You can make this happen! We all can!

you can do it !

Cheering you on!

Hi Gwen- Wonderful goals- you sound totally positive and committed! That's a lot of what it takes to make these things happen. I'm confident you can do it! I'll be one of your strongest cheerleaders. Linda

Right here cheering you on!!

Gwen, I know you can do this. I'll be here, cheering you on.

Cheering you on! Great goals!

I am one of your biggest fans Gwen and I'm cheering you all the way!

Oh Gwen, I know you will have a successful year!

Thanks everyone! I am deadly serious about this year challenge because I have had more than enough of putting on weight. In fact, looking back it has been 16 months of weight gain. I know deep down reasons for it, no doubt about that BUT I am seriously committed to making a difference as of now!

Awesome goals, Gwen - your commitment and determination will get you to where you want to be! I'll be here cheering you on!

Cheering you on! Great goals!

You are determined and committed...and I am confident you will achieve your goals...sending prayers for spiritual strength in the days ahead.

cheering you on Gwen....

You can do this! Cheering you on!

You sound so determined! 'I WILL BE..." That's wonderful. Not 'I want to be' or 'I think I might be able to'....I WILL! Well, I WILL be here to cheer you on towards your goals and join you on your journey!

Cheering you all the way, Gwen.

Generally I am doing quite well but not as well as I could! I am in Germany working for two weeks and the temptations and stresses are enormous. The good news is the stress is worse than the temptations so that is a first. I will also suffer from accumulated tiredness which is never a good thing, so I have a lot to juggle with!

I'm mighty glad I have SYD for support I can tell you! My determination remains intact!

Sending you some prayers for strength Gwen! {{hugs}}

Rest when you can Gwen, take care of YOU and offer to your needs...it'll help fill yourself up energetically and you'll get more done in less time. I know taking time out for yourself can seem impossible when so busy, but if you were on a road trip, you'd still stop for petro and refill your gas tank. Even taking 5 minutes of quiet time and deep breathing can replenish some energy supply to keep you moving forward. Big hugs!

Hi Gwen- I hope your trip is going OK in Germany. Be sure to keep taking good care of yourself, and remember that you are sticking with your program because you are determined to see what your body will give you! Hang in there and have safe travels home. Linda

Well, if you have read my blog you'll see I went up the scales instead of down! Groan. I'm on my way back down again but why, oh why do I do this to myself.

Big news - I am much happier in my own skin when I am on track. Being at home is a huge help and knowing we'll be here for two months is an added bonus. Really I could, I c-o-u-l-d lose 20 pounds before our next working trip.

I'm cheering for you!

Cheering you on!!

Great goals Gwen - I know you can achieve them!

Still cheering you on Gwen

Glad you have some time at home before you have to travel again, Gwen! Cheering you on to an awesome April!

I have eventually begun to lose weight, yippee! I could still be at goal (147 pounds) by March 2013!

That's great news, Gwen! I'm confident in your ability to reach your goals...and you WILL!

Cheering you on Gwen!

Keep up the great work! You are doing amazing!

Good job Gwen!!

The fact is you all stood by me when I was not losing weight - that means a lot to me! Thanks everyone!

A new season has begun as I have retired and I really need to and want to lose 2 pounds a week for the next 160 days! I am going to do this despite the long delay in getting started!

You can do it Gwen! I'm with you.

Go Gwen!

Right here cheering you on to great success! You can do it!

I know you can do it and you will. When you do, we'll

Honestly, everyone's encouragement is so precious!

Go Gwen Go!

You're an inspiration, Gwen!

Good Luck Gwen! Baby Steps and before you know it, it will be 2014 and we'll have reached our goal!

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I've had good losses this week so I march on towards goal!

Are we ready for a new week Gwen? I am.

Yes, Janet - let's go for a weight loss week!

You are off to one T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C...

Wow, imagine this post coming to the message board again! Thanks for the reminder Rjaatt.

I have been around SYD since 2008 and have found it to be really supportive and I am glad I ever joined up!

You have been through a lot Rjaatt and still fighting! Yeah!