All the best for your weigh in. I know you will do great..

Just weighed in. . .389 down 4 more pounds!!!!! :)

YAY PENNY!!!!!!

Nicely done Penny :-)

This suggestion is for your head.
People will see you, mostly as you see yourself.
If you always see yourself as overweight, they
will follow that.

What I might suggest is a List, 'things I like
most about myself.'
Put on it, everything you like about yourself.
Everything anyone has mentioned liking about you.
Read it.
Be it.

I have a longtime friend, very overweight, and
every time I have ever seen her, she leads with
a 'joke' about how fat she is. Never funny.

When we are in a restaurant, she will scream at
the waiter across the room, to bring her 'friend'
(me) more butter, or whatever. Like no one knows
it is for her.

She does not own who she is.
All she sees in herself, is her weight.
She has spent a lifetime forcing her self
image on everyone else.

Consequently, that is how we see her.
Which is a shame because she is highly
empathetic, always there for a friend, she
is kind, and generous, and you like being
around her.

But we cringe each time she crucifies herself.
It is very unnecessary, and counter-productive.

So, as you lose weight, through whatever
means you choose, please don't let it define you,
slim or not.

Your friends want to be with YOU.
From my perspective, you seem like a
wonderful girl.

Ditto.

And congratulations on the weight loss.

Thanks Soufie and Ruth . . . Self image always plays a big part in how people see you. Each day is a new challenge to love myself more. :)

Thank you Leigh :)

Congratulations on your weight loss penny!

Congratulations
Keep shining !

Yeah!!!!!!

Keep up the good work, Penny!

Every pound counts, don't give up. We are all proud of you!

Thank you all so much for your support. (((((HUGS))))) FOR ALL :)
I was in a frumpy like yesterday and didn't wanna do anything but I still made myself swim and I still kept under my daily calorie in take. :)

You are doing so well. Some days are harder than others. Keep it up

penny!! sorry i have missed this, all the best to you! what a
very cool way to chronicle your success!! and i know minglers
will be the best support system! keep up the positive mojo!!

Greek Yogurt Yunnn and a great sorce of protein. I'm having some vanilla Greek yogurt with some watermelon and blueberries for a after swim snack. :)

How is everyone doing? . .I've had to take a couple of days off swimming to let a minor infection clear up but now I've got a sore throat. ICK. Hope everyone else is having a better week. :)

Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well Penny.. I had to go on prednisone a couple of days ago for a sinus infection and all I want to do is eat.. I'm down 13 lbs and hanging in...lol Don't worry about the diet, just get well and it will all work out...hugs

Thank you :) I'm feeling much better. My throat is still a little sore so in not swimming until tomorrow but I've got more of energy.Hope everyone else has an awesome Tuesday. :)

Glad you are on the mend and will be back on your routine tomorrow!
You're doing GREAT!